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by Unknown

The flashing pebbles lightly rung,

As the gushing music fell,

The chiming music of the brook,

From out the woody dell.

“My mountain home was bleak and high,

A rugged spot and drear,

With searching wind and raging storm,

And moonlight cold and clear.

I longed for a greeting cheery as mine,

For a fond and answering look