 midst the green islands of glittering seas, Where fragrant forests perfume the breeze, And strange bright birds on their starry wings Bear the rich hues of all glorious things ? Not there ; not there, my child. Is it far away in some region old, Where...  Sunday: Reading for the Young - Page 1271873Full view - About this book
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...child. Is it where the feathery palm-trees rise, And the date grows ripe under sunny skies ; Or midst the green islands of glittering seas, Where fragrant...my child. Is it far away in some region old, Where the river wanders o'er sands of gold, AVhere the burning rays of the ruby shine, And the diamond lights... | |
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