III. SUMMER DAYS



A SONG FOR THE SUMMER


_Is it raining_? Never mind--
Think how much the birdies love it!
See them in their dozens drawn,
Dancing, to the croquet lawn--
Could our little friends have dined
If there'd been no worms above it?

_Is it murky_? What of that,
If the Owls are fairly perky?
Just imagine you were one--
Wouldn't you _detest_ the sun?
I'm pretending I'm a Bat,
And I know I _like_ it murky.

_Is it chilly_? After all,
We must not forget the Poodle.
If the days were really hot,
Could he wear _one_ woolly spot?
Could he even keep his shawl?
No, he'd shave the whole caboodle.