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FOR A CHILDREN'S GAME
For a Little Girl
I am a modest Violet—Dew tears of joy my dark eyes wet,
My fragrance fills my lowly nest,
The humblest oft are happiest.
For a Girl
I am a stately Foxglove tall—I ring my nodding bells and call—
Ho busy bees that wandering roam,
Here's honey, honey, for your home!
For a Boy
A bullrush I on river bank—Stand with my men in serried rank,
And straight and proud keep watch and ward
O'er all who pass the shining ford.
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