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by Unknown

As the drops come pattering by.

With bounding heart beneath the sky,

The truant boy is out,

And hoop and ball are darting by

With many a merry shout.

Ay, sport away, ye joyous throng—

For yours is the April day;

I love to see your spirits dance

In your pure and healthful play.

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