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The Ballad Of Titus Labienus

Now Titus Labienus Was stationed on a hill; He sacrificed to Janus, Then stood up stark and still' He stood and gazed before him, The best part of a week; Then, as if anguish tore him, Did Labienus speak: "Oh, hearken, mighty Caesar I Oh, Caius Julius C., It really seems to... Poems - Post by : absolutefreedom - Date : August 2011 - Author : Laura E. Richards - Read : 3977

For Remembrance

The sunlight falls in gold upon the golden fields, The ruffling wave gives back the sky in blue; The asters fringe the meadow's skirts in purple pride, And proud the goldenrod is standing, too. Oh! clear and far across the lonely water, The wild bird calls his mate at close of day; My... Poems - Post by : juicetee6 - Date : August 2011 - Author : Laura E. Richards - Read : 2468

Ragged Robin

O Robin, ragged Robin, That stands beside the door, The sweetheart of the country child, The flower of the poor, I love to see your cheery face, Your straggling bravery; Than many a stately garden bloom You're dearer far to me.... Poems - Post by : kendo888 - Date : August 2011 - Author : Laura E. Richards - Read : 4105

Oh, Birdie, Birdie, Will You, Pet?

"'Oh, birdie, birdie, will you, pet? Summer is far and far away yet. You'll get silken coats and a velvet bed, And a pillow of satin for your head.' "'I'd rather sleep in the ivy wall! No rain comes through, though I hear it fall The sun peeps gay at dawn of day,... Poems - Post by : ibukai - Date : August 2011 - Author : Laura E. Richards - Read : 8931

Eight Little Gurrls Wid Their Aprons On

Eight little gurrls wid their aprons on, Wint out to get some wather, But niver a dhrop could be found at ahl, By any mother's daughter. "Now well-a-day!" said the eight little gurrls, "If we git no wather we shall die!"... Poems - Post by : Chuks52 - Date : August 2011 - Author : Laura E. Richards - Read : 1507

Jippy And Jimmy Were Two Little Dogs

1. Jippy and Jimmy were two little dogs, They went to sail on some floating logs, The logs roll'd over: the dogs roll'd in, And they got very wet, for their clothes were thin.2. Jippy and Jimmy crept out again, They said, "the river is full of rain!" They said, "the water is far from dry," Ki-hi! ki-hi! ki-hi-yi! ki-hi!3. Jippy and Jimmy went shivering home,... Poems - Post by : Sean_L - Date : August 2011 - Author : Laura E. Richards - Read : 3686

I Jumped On The Back Of A Dragon-fly

I jumped on the back of a dragon-fly, And flew and flew till I reached the sky. I pulled down a cloud that was hiding the blue, And all the wee stars came tumbling through. They tumbled down and they tumbled round, And turned into flowers as they touched the ground.... Poems - Post by : searchfans - Date : August 2011 - Author : Laura E. Richards - Read : 3579

The Fairy Tea-party

I went to take tea with the three little fairies Who live in the depth of the hazel wood. And what do you think we had for supper? Oh! everything dainty and everything good. There was tea in a buttercup, cream in a blue-bell, Marigold butter and hollyhock cheese,... Poems - Post by : NetCoach - Date : August 2011 - Author : Laura E. Richards - Read : 3865

The Flea

Once upon a time there was a flea. Wee wee. And he hopped, And he hopped, And he hopped.And as the flea was hopping one day,... Poems - Post by : lager - Date : August 2011 - Author : Laura E. Richards - Read : 3655

Michikee Moo; An Indian Ballad

Whopsy Whittlesy Whanko Whee, Howly old growly old Indian he, Lived on the hill of the Mungo-Paws, With all his pappooses and all his squaws. There was Wah-wah-bocky, the Blue-nosed Goose, And Ching-gach-gocky, the Capering-Moose; There was Peeksy Wiggin, and Squawpan too,... Poems - Post by : masterzinc - Date : August 2011 - Author : Laura E. Richards - Read : 3205

Blue Bell, Bonny Bell, Ring For The Wedding!

Blue bell, bonny bell, ring for the wedding! Gallant young Hyacinth's married the rose; Here we all wait for the marriage procession, Standing up high on our tippy-toe-toes. Blue bell, bonny bell, ring for the wedding! First the three ushers on grasshoppers ride;... Poems - Post by : InfoProductLab - Date : August 2011 - Author : Laura E. Richards - Read : 1138

The Forty Little Ducklings Who Lived Up At The Farm

The forty little ducklings who lived up at the farm, They said unto each other, "oh! the day is _very_ warm!" They said unto each other, "oh! the river's _very_ cool! The duck who did not seek it now would surely be a fool!" The forty little ducklings they started down the road, And waddle, waddle,... Poems - Post by : tab426 - Date : August 2011 - Author : Laura E. Richards - Read : 3218

Daisy White And Daisy Bright

Daisy white and Daisy bright,And Daisy is my heart's delight!I'll twine you now in my true-love's hair,And tell me who is the fairest fair!Violet blue and Violet true,And Violet filled with diamond dew!I'll give you now to my true love here,And tell me who is the dearest dear!(The end)Laura E. Richards's poem: Daisy White And Daisy Bright... Poems - Post by : sb3ugs - Date : August 2011 - Author : Laura E. Richards - Read : 2484

The Buffalo

The Buffalo doth proudly prance, Whenever the hunters will give him a chance, And over the prairies he leads them a dance, Oh! fiddledy, diddledy, dido!(The end)Laura E. Richards's poem: Buffalo... Poems - Post by : global - Date : August 2011 - Author : Laura E. Richards - Read : 1843

The Rain Came Down From The Sky

The rain came down from the sky, And we asked it the reason why It would ne'er stay away On washing-day, To let our poor clothes get dry. The rain came down to the ground, With a chattering, pelting sound.... Poems - Post by : globalw2 - Date : August 2011 - Author : Laura E. Richards - Read : 2144

The Birds May Sleep, But The Winds Must Wake

The birds may sleep, but the winds must wake Early and late, for the birdies' sake; Kissing them, fanning them, soft and sweet, E'en till the dark and the dawning meet. The flowers may sleep, but the winds must wake Early and late, for the flowers' sake;... Poems - Post by : paulanto - Date : August 2011 - Author : Laura E. Richards - Read : 2072

Princekin

"Princekin sits on his nursery throne, Prettiest Princekin, all alone, Sighing a sigh, and moaning a moan, 'Oh--dear--_me!_ oh!' 'Princekin beautiful, Princekin dear, Tell us your troubles, and do not fear!' 'Nobody come, and nobody here,... Poems - Post by : Funky - Date : August 2011 - Author : Laura E. Richards - Read : 2490

The Pudding-stick And The Rolling-pin

Said the Pudding-stick so the Rolling-pin, "Let's take a dip in the sugar-bin!" Said the Rolling-pin to the Pudding-stick, "We'll eat and we'll stuff till we make ourselves sick." Off they set with a fine bold stride, That brought them soon to the sugar-bin's side. "Oh! how... Poems - Post by : spaldo - Date : August 2011 - Author : Laura E. Richards - Read : 3228

Wake! Wake! Children, Wake!

Wake! wake! children, wake! Here we're singing for your sake. Chirrup! chirrup! chirrup! chee! Sweet a song as sweet can be. Rise! rise! children, rise! Shake the poppies from your eyes. Sweet! sweet! chirrup! tweet! Morning blossoms at... Poems - Post by : pnreddy - Date : August 2011 - Author : Laura E. Richards - Read : 1976

The Green Satin Gown

Who ever wore such a queer-looking thing? I wore it myself, dear, once upon a time; yes, I did! Perhaps you would like to hear about it, while you mend that tear in your muslin. Sit down, then, and let us be cosy. I was making a visit in Hillton once, when I was seventeen years old, just your age; staying with dear old Miss Persis Elderby, who is now dead. I have told you about her, and it is strange that I have never told you the story of the green satin gown; but, indeed, it is years since I... Short Stories - Post by : robertgator69 - Date : August 2011 - Author : Laura E. Richards - Read : 1443

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