Were I the Sun.
I'd always shine on holidays, Were I the sun. On sleepy heads I'd never gaze, But focus all my morning rays On busy folks of bustling ways, Were I the sun. I would not melt a sledding snow, • Were I the sun, Nor spoil the ice where skaters go, Nor help those useless weeds to grow, But hurry melons on, you know, Were I the sun. : I'd warm the swimming pool Jnst right, Were I the sun. j On school days I would hide my light, t Tho Fourth I'd always give you bright) Nor set so soon on Christmas night, • Were I the sun. I would not heed such paltry toys, Were I the sunSuch work as grownup man employs; But I would favor solid joys — In short, I'd run the world for boys, Were I tho sun I -St. Nicholas.
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Manawatu Herald, 7 May 1898, Page 4
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146Were I the Sun. Manawatu Herald, 7 May 1898, Page 4
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