Marjorie's Almanac

OBIN'S in the tree-top, Blossoms in the grass, Green things a-growing Everywhere you pass; Sudden little breezes, Showers of silver dew, Black bough and bent twig Budding out anew; Pine-tree and willow-tree, Fringèd elm and larchDon't you think that May-time's Pleasanter than March ? MARJORIE'S ALMANAC Apples in the orchard Mellowing one by one; Strawberries upturning Soft cheeks to the sun; Roses faint with sweetness, Lilies fair of face, Drowsy scents and murmurs Haunting every place ; Lengths of golden sunshine, Moonlight bright as day- Don't you think that summer's Pleasanter than May? Roger in the corn-patch Whistling negro songs ; Pussy by the hearth-side Romping with the tongs ; Chestnuts in the ashes Bursting through the rind; Red leaf and gold leaf Rustling down the wind; Mother "doin' peaches" All the afternoonDon't you think that autumn's Pleasanter than June? Little fairy snow-flakes Dancing in the flue ; Old Mr. Santa Claus, What is keeping you? Twilight and firelight Shadows come and go; WHO STOLE THE BIRD'S NEST? Merry chime of sleigh-bells Tinkling through the snow; Mother knitting stockings (Pussy's got the ball) ,— Don't you think that winter's Pleasanter than all? WHO STOLE THE BIRD'S NEST? Jun. Cl-10