Poetry Explorer- Classic Contemporary Poetry, PLAYING DOMINOES, by AMOS RUSSEL WELLS


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PLAYING DOMINOES, by                     Poet's Biography
First Line: Mistress morning -- well she knows
Last Line: Who will be the victor, pray?
Subject(s): Dominoes; Games; Recreation; Pastimes; Amusements


Mistress Morning -- well she knows
How to play at dominoes
With the children blithe and gay
Wide awake at break of day.
Down she throws her bluest skies,
Matched by Mary with her eyes.
Next she plays her breezes light,
Matched with Lucy's laughter bright.
Then she throws her sunshine true,
Matched with smiles by merry Lu.
Flowers come now, sweet white and red,
Matched by Josie's flower-like head.
For each charm the morning throws
In this game of dominoes,
Something sweet the children bring,
Matching her in everything.
If the game goes thus all day,
Who will be the victor, pray?





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