Little Herb Robert, what makes you so pink?
The daisy is taller and whiter.”
“The sun came along, and, what do you think?
It kissed me, and so I grew brighter.”
“Grasshopper, why are you merry to-day?”
“I always am glad, if you please, sir,
Because I can hop on the clover and hay,
Nor have to fly up in the trees, sir.”
“Sea-weed, poor creature! you’re left high and dry,
The tide has gone out; you are dying!”
“Ah, no, I am sure ’twill come back by and by.
I shall live, never fear; I’ll keep trying.”
“Song-sparrow, how can you sing all the day?”
“Sweet food to my young I am bringing,
And when I am working for them, in this way,
Of course I can never help singing.”
“Child, leave the hot, dusty roadside, and come.”
“I’d go, for I know that you love me;
But, please, I’d rather stay here, near my home,
For Papa’s in there, just above me.”