Arbor Day Leaves - A Complete Programme For Arbor Day Observance, Including - Readings, Recitations, Music, and General Information by Nathaniel Hillyer Egleston
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Cut not its earth-bound ties;
Oh! spare that aged oak, Now tow'ring to the skies. 3. When but an idle boy, I sought its friendly shade; In all their gushing joy, Here, too, my sisters played; My mother kiss'd me here; My father press'd my hand, Forgive this foolish tear, But let that old oak stand! 4. My heart-strings 'round thee cling, Close as thy bark, old friend! Here shall the wild-bird sing, And still thy branches bend. Old tree, the storm thou'lt brave, And, woodman, leave the spot; While I've a hand to save, Thy axe shall harm it not! =8. BREAKING RANKS AND DISMISSAL.= [Illustration] |
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