The Gold Leaf.
HENDERSON, N. C.
THURSDAY. JUNK 13, IHU..
LINES TO A DEWDROP.
Respectfully Inscribed to Miss L. M.
H., of Henderson, and Miss F. L. P., of
Sunny Side.
I Written for the Gold Le if. 1
Gem of the dawning, pt-arl of tlie nijjlit.
Beautiful dewdrop, sparkling and lrii;lit ;
Your visits to blossom, to bud, and to
flower.
Like the s-and in the glass, tell but an
hour.
And why are your vi-.it.-i so hurried, so
l.rier,
leaving the buds and the flowers in grief?
I'm sure you'd be welcome with them to
remain.
Till their delicate petals are covered with
rain.
Have you forgotten the budget of bliss,
The fragance of Howerd, and the honey
bees' kiss?
The bee who is constant to meet you at
morn,
'Mongst the lilies and daisies, the clover
and corn.
(ii'iu of the dawning, pearl of the night,
K-ar not King Sol Willi bis dazzling light ;
liide a wee. bide a wee, 'twill cost but a sip
For the gay little humming birds trembling
lip.
And the buttei tly, too, with the gold on
his wings.
May call for a drink at your wee little
spring ;
And In-fore we enjoy the wood robin snote,
The sweet little waibler would moisten
his throat.
Then the lassies will gang to gathering
flowers.
From the hedges of roses and jessamine
bowers ;
The beautiful lassies, a scene to behold,
With their ringlets or raven, of auburn
and gold.
What is more beautiful, wlr.it is more
bright.
And where could the eye find a purer
delight,
Than gazing on lassies, in white or blue,
lathering roses bespangled with dew ?
Then stay, little dew drop, and revel in
blisses.
