| Jessie B. Rittenhouse, ed. (1869–1948). The Little Book of Modern Verse. 1917. |
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| 16. A Song in Spring |
| | | By Thomas S. Jones, Jr. |
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| O LITTLE buds all bourgeoning with Spring, | |
| You hold my winter in forgetfulness; | |
| Without my window lilac branches swing, | |
| Within my gate I hear a robin sing— | |
| O little laughing blooms that lift and bless! | 5 |
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| So blow the breezes in a soft caress, | |
| Blowing my dreams upon a swallow’s wing; | |
| O little merry buds in dappled dress, | |
| You fill my heart with very wantonness— | |
| O little buds all bourgeoning with Spring! | 10 |
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