Storm Bound in the North

Storm Bound in the North. Aldis Dunbar 191.1 If I could choose a book and slip inside of it... and be! In one I love there winds a path, beside an olive-trec, Beneath, in fair green shadow, starring all the mossy glen, Spring hyacinth, and…

MAY BE SCORCHING YET.

MAY BE SCORCHING YET. 383.2 He scorched upon the highway, He scorched upon the street; He scorched away from rivals, He scorched his friends to meet; He scorched in pleasant weather, He scorched when it was hot: He scorched when races asked…

In the Shade of the Old Apple Tree.

In the Shade of the Old Apple Tree. 384.1 The oriole with joy was sweetly singing. The little brook was bab'ling its tune The vilage bells at noon were gayly ringing. world rem'd better than a harvest moon. For there within my arms I gently…
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A MAN’S A MAN FOR A’ THAT.

A MAN'S A MAN FOR A' THAT. Robert Burns. 480.8 Is there for honest poverty That hangs his head, and a' that? The coward slave, we pass him by, We dare be poor for a' that! For a' that, and a' that, Our toils obscure, and a' that: The…
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HIS HIGHNESS. HEIR-APPARENT OF TOMORROW.

HIS HIGHNESS. HEIR-APPARENT OF TOMORROW. 390.2 I His Highness, heir-apparent morrow, of to- Has joined our happy circle; naked he came; And of his need he was constrained to borrow Ralment and food and…

Our Father’s at the Helm

Our Father's at the Helm 179.5 Our Father's Teren the howling winds may blow, And besventur vesas to a for Our Father's at the helm. Though Irine to with close reefed natis, While beate the farious pale, Our chudike fatth will never fail.…

Folded Hands.

Folded Hands. 399.1 Pale, withered hands, that more than four-score yearn Had wrought for others, soothed the hurt of Rocked children's cradles, cessed the fever's smart, Dropped balm of lovin many an aching heart, Now attrien folded like…

Vassar Faith.

Vassar Faith. 544.1 With my faith in the destiny of woman's higher education thus rudely shattered, I rested for a moment near an open window of Main, from which floated the clear tones of a musical Freshman, who seemed to be practicing…

Political opinion.

Political opinion. 276.10 It isn't the love that they have in their hearts, And neglect, or forget to reveal, That brightens the lives Of husbands and wives; It is telling the love that they feel. It isn't the music asleep in the strings Of…

Mary and the Robin Redbreast

Mary and the Robin Redbreast 576.4 I saw a little maiden throw A crumb of bread to feed a robin; And she was more delighted--- so Delighted! - when he, bowing, bobbing. Flew with the crumb of bread away, And "Thank you, Mary!" seemed to say. And…
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MARY’S PETS.

MARY'S PETS. 500.9. Mary had a little lamb, One day it got the croup; She sold it to a packing house- It's now canned ox-tail roup. Mary had to have a pet; She bought a cunning cow. Which died of splitting headaches soon: It's country…

GOOD ENOUGH FOR HIM.

GOOD ENOUGH FOR HIM. 426.8 My pa ain't any millyunaire, But Gee! He's offul smart; He ain't no carpenter, but he Can fix a feller's cart. He ain't no doctor, but you bet My pa, he allus knows Just what to do to fix a boy, Who's got a…

THE TOUCH OF A HAND.

THE TOUCH OF A HAND. 409.2 At times when the world seems dead, And the heart is bound in frost, Where every bird or blossom Forgotten is, or lost; A hand is laid in ours- Ah, the world is not so wrong, And for every bud that blooms The…

The Binary Farmer Son.

The Binary Farmer Son. 377.3 But hunger it came creeping on; poor girl, she cried with woe. And for to find his murderers she straightway home did. co., Saying. "Parents, dear, you soon shall hear of a shocking deed that's done In yonder…

Meet Me Over There.

Meet Me Over There. 457.2 A little child was dying. And called her father near. And, on hias arm reclining. She whispered in his ear: Chorus- I going home to glory, A golden crown to wear. Oh, meet me, meet me, Meet me over there. The…

The Free

The Free. 148.4 The carrion vultures of the town, Who plunder a stricken foe, But eagles eagles they who strike their Alive, nor fear a blow. prey Bold hearts they be, and large and free Is life as they bravely make it; And thus they…

Broken Love.

Broken Love. 490.3 If there is no change in the ocean There will be no change in the sea: If there is no change in you, my love, There will be no change in me. Chorus- For the storms roll o'er the ocean, And the waves roll o'er the sea:…

An Autumn Luxury

An Autumn Luxury. 229.4 Life seems a whole lot sweeter When election day draws near. It is neater an' completer- Leastways' that's how things ap- pear, Nearly every kind o' blessin' You could wish for comes in reach When the candidate's…

A PRAYER PERFECT.

A PRAYER PERFECT. James Whitcomb Riley's 272.4. Dear Lord, kind Lord, Gracious Lord, I pray Thou wilt look on all I love Tenderly to-day! Weed their hearts of weariness, Scatter every care Down a wake of angel-wings Winnowing the air. Bring…

Job’s Comforter

Job's Comforter. 160.2 Grim trouble lasteth but a day. Cheer up! Cheer up! ye blue ones! Let us be happy while we may: Grim trouble lasteth but a day. Our sorrows soon will pass away, And then we'll have some new ones! Grim trouble lasteth…