THE FIRST ROBIN. 



Robin Redbreast called his mate : 



"Love, the days are growing long; 

 Northern snowbanks melt apace, 



Northern friends await my song. 

 So, dear heart, today I'll leave thee, 

 When thou comest, I'll receive thee — 

 Cheer up, cheer up, 

 Julia Tealeaf, 

 Share my belief." 



Northward then came Robin Red 



Just as March passed through the door ; 

 Never was a royal guest 



Heartier welcomed, feted more. 

 This the message that he's bringing : 

 "Flowers are coming, birds are winging — 

 Cheer up, cheer up, 

 March has left us, 

 Nor bereft us." , 



So he sings, but ever watches 



That his lady he may see, 

 And his voice, on her arrival. 



Shows a tone of ecstacy : 

 "Now, dear love, at last you're near me ; 

 Ah, my heart did greatly fear me ! 

 Cheer up, cheer up, 

 Julia Tealeaf, 

 . What a relief !" 



. — Grace E. Harlow. 



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