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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
SNOWDROP AND CROCUS, by MARGARET ELIZABETH MUNSON SANGSTER Poet's Biography
First Line: Long were the wintry days and cold
Last Line: No wonder earth is glad to-day.
Alternate Author Name(s): Van Deth, Gerrit, Mrs.
Subject(s): Snow; Winter
First Line: Long were the wintry days and cold
Last Line: No wonder earth is glad to-day.
Alternate Author Name(s): Van Deth, Gerrit, Mrs.
Subject(s): Snow; Winter
LONG were the wintry days and cold,
No bloom could pierce the frozen mould,
Chill blew the gale o'er mount and wold.
But who remembers frost and snow,
When sweet to-day the south winds blow,
And birds are flying to and fro?
We hear the robin's flute-note clear;
It is the love-tide of the year;
Soft shadows play on field and mere.
A vestal in her garments white,
The snowdrop gleams in purest light,
The crocus smiles in jewels dight.
Dear April, leading on to May,
Sweet Spring, upon her royal way!
No wonder earth is glad to-day.
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