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Songs of two seasons

by E. Nesbit. Illustrated by J. McIntyre

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Winter Roses
 



Winter Roses

Holly and mistletoe, snow and ice!
Where is the summer's paradise?
Oh sweet sweet maiden, those eyes of blue
Make a summer all the year through!
And your sweet sweet lips just pout to show
How fair a rose can bloom the snow!