A Quiet Corner
TO DAFFODILS 1 hurried down a ram-washed street, Darkened by the hurrying feet Of city folk, a-wearied by The drabness of a leaden sky. ■ The laggard forgot to chase The clouds from heaven's scowling face, And more than one forgot to smile To light another's longer mile. But I have seen the sun to-day, Glowing gold in rich array: . A florist's shop brought Spring to town— The daffodil's gay, yellow gown. The gold is spilled o'er pavements wet, And faces lose their brief regret For warmer days and bluer skies; For on y the highway sunshine lies — A glowing patch of livipg gold Transplanted from their earthy mould To light a dreary city street And make the traveller's joy complete. Gwenyth Evans, Auckland.
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New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXI, Issue 21906, 15 September 1934, Page 6 (Supplement)
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126A Quiet Corner New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXI, Issue 21906, 15 September 1934, Page 6 (Supplement)
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