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Snow

Little white feathers,
Filling the air—
Little white feathers!
How came ye there?
“We came from the cloud-birds
Sailing so high;
They're shaking their white wings
Up in the sky.”
Little white feathers,
How swift you go!
Little white snowflakes,
I love you so!
“We are swift because
We have work to do;
But hold up your face,
And we'll kiss you true.”