SUMMERTIME.
I LOVE the cheerful summertime,
With all its birds and flowers,
Its shining garments green and smooth,
Its cool, refreshing showers.
I love to hear the little birds
That carol on the trees;
I love the gentle murmuring stream,
I love the evening breeze.
I love the bright and glorious sun
That gives us light and heat;
I love the pearly drops of dew
That sparkle 'neath my feet.
I love to hear the busy hum
Of honey-making bee,
And learn a lesson hard to learn,
Of patient industry.