FLOWERS' NAMES.
_ Marigolds. As Mary was a-walking All on a summer day, The flowers all stood curtseying And bowing in her way; The blushing poppies hung their heads And whispered Mary’s name, And all the wood anemones Hung down their heads in shame. The violet hid behind her leaves . And veiled her timid face, And all the flowers bowed a-down, For holy was the place. Only a little common flower Looked boldly up and smiled To see the happy mother come A-carrying her Child. The little Child He laughed aloud To see the smiling flower, And as He laughed the Marigold - Turned gold in that same hour. For she was gay and innocent ' He loved to see her so— = And from the splendor of His face ■•: '-ui She caught a golden glow, : ‘ f : -•••- Punch (London),
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New Zealand Tablet, 17 March 1921, Page 35
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135FLOWERS' NAMES. New Zealand Tablet, 17 March 1921, Page 35
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