The King and the Queen were riding Upon a Summer's day, And a Blackbird flew above them, To hear what they did say.
The King said he liked apples, The Queen said she liked pears. And what shall we do to the Blackbird Who listens unawares.
MISS MOLLY AND THE LITTLE FISHES
Oh, sweet Miss Molly, You're so fond Of Fishes in a little Pond. And perhaps they're glad To see you stare With such bright eyes Upon them there. And when your fingers and your thumbs Drop slowly in the small white crumbs I hope they're happy. Only this— When you've looked long enough, sweet miss. Then, most beneficent young giver, Restore them to their native river.
THE LITTLE JUMPING GIRLS
Jump—jump—jump— Jump away From this town into The next, to-day.
Jump—jump—jump— Jump over the moon; Jump all the morning, And all the noon.
Jump—jump—jump— Jump all night; Won't our mothers Be in a fright?
Jump—jump—jump— Over the sea; What wonderful wonders We shall see.
Jump—jump—jump— And leave behind Everything evil That we may find.
Jump—jump—jump— Jump far away; And all come home Some other day.
RING-A-RING
Ring-a-ring of little boys. Ring-a-ring of girls; All around—all around, Twists and twirls.
You are merry children; "Yes, we are." Where do you come from? "Not very far.
"We live in the mountain, We live in the tree; And I live in the river-bed, And you won't catch me!"
ON THE BRIDGE
If I could see a little fish— That is what I just now wish! I want to see his great round eyes Always open in surprise.
I wish a water rat would glide Slowly to the other side; Or a dancing spider sit On the yellow flags a bit.
I think I'll get some stones to throw, And watch the pretty circles show. Or shall we sail a flower-boat, And watch it slowly—slowly float?
That's nice—because you never know How far away it means to go; And when to-morrow comes, you see, It may be in the great wide sea.
BALL
One—two, is one to you: One—two—three, is one to me. Throw it fast or not at all, And mind you do not let it fall. Fairy Blue Eyes And Fairy Brown, And dear little Golden Curls, Look down. I say "Good-bye"— "Good-bye" with no pain— Till some happy day We meet again!