Gathering

Ah, Child Merry, Wreathe Bridal wreath In June, Lace daisy strands Through summer, Chain dandelions Stem on stem, And wear them Through October. Blossom read The yellow chins Of those who love Sweet butter, Pluck petals Of forget-me-nots, Enclose them in a letter. Snap dragons To your fingers five, And sip on honey suckle. Kiss the friendly columbine, Twine up the purple myrtle. Wear rings of woven clover Sweet, For earrings dangle cherries, Dine with dolls of hollyhock On willow sap and berries. O golden ribbons From the sun, O silver ribbons Of the moon, Go, my child And gather, gather, That which passes All too soon.