CHILDREN’S VERSES.
BUTTERFLIEB. Butterflies are pretty things, Prettier than you or me: See the colour on his wings. Who would hurt a butterfly? Not to hurt a living thing Let all little children try. See. again lie’s on the wing, Good-bye. pretty butterfly! , (Sent by Peggy Hambling.)
JOY IN TROUBLE. Joy and woe are woven fine, A clothing for the soul devine; Under every grief and pine Buns a joy with silken twine. It is right it should be so, Man was made for joy and woe, And when this we rightly know Safely through the world we go. (Sent by Black Cat.) POPLAR TREES. Poplar frees are laughing trees With lilting silver call. Willow trees droop weepinglv And never laugh at all. Maple trees are gorgeous trees In crimson silks and gold. Pine trees are but sober trees. Aloof and very old. Blackoak Irees walk sturdily, Alive oaks eager run. Tlie sycamores stand lazily Beneath the summer sun. (.Sent by Purple Paney^,
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Waikato Times, Volume 121, Issue 20183, 1 May 1937, Page 19 (Supplement)
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163CHILDREN’S VERSES. Waikato Times, Volume 121, Issue 20183, 1 May 1937, Page 19 (Supplement)
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