[Poems by Higginson in] Such as they are

Higginson, Thomas Wentworth (1823-1911)

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JOY COMETH WITH THE MORNING.

ALBUM VERSES FOR CHILDREN.

I. (M. W. H.)

II. (E. B.)

III. (A. B.)

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III. (A. B.)

What shall I give to thee, Annie darling,
Playmate of mine by the ocean sands?
Gems for the ears I have splashed with sea-foam,
Or rings of pearl for the brown, brown hands?

Well that I am not a fairy, Annie!
I might bring many a treasure-trove
To win thy heart from its simple pleasures,
And spoil the grave sweet smile I love.

I will kiss thee on thy forehead, Annie,
And say, Be forever as thou art,—
Woman's thoughts 'neath the brow of childhood,
And childhood's dew on the woman's heart!

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III. (A. B.)