Poetry Explorer- Classic Contemporary Poetry, I DO! DON'T YOU?, by ISABEL ECCLESTONE MACKAY


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First Line: Summer,' said the humming bee
Last Line: "I like winter best—don't you?"
Subject(s): Children; Christmas; Winter; Childhood; Nativity, The


"SUMMER," said the humming Bee,
"Summer is the time for me!
Richest fields of luscious clover,
Honey-cups all brimming over,
Not a cloud the long day through!
I like Summer best—don't you?"

Said the dainty Primrose sweet:
"Summer is the time of heat.
In the Spring when birds are calling
And the crystal rain is falling
All the world is cool and new!
I like Springtime best—don't you?"

Said the Apple: "Not at all,
There's no season like the Fall!
Golden skies thro' soft mist glowing
Where the golden-rod is growing,
Reaping done and harvest through—
I like Autumn best—don't you?"

Said the Holly: "It is clear
Of all seasons of the year
Winter is the best and dearest,
Winds are stillest, skies are clearest—
Snowballs, sleighrides, Christmas—whew!
I like Winter best—don't you?"





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