Dandelions (1895)

Dandelion by Barbara Regina Dietzch (1755)

Welcome children of the Spring,

   In your garbs of green and gold,

Lifting up your sun-crowned heads

   On the verdant plain and wold.

As a bright and joyous troop

   From the breast of earth ye came

Fair and lovely are your cheeks,

   With sun-kisses all aflame.

In the dusty streets and lanes,

   Where the lowly children play,

There as gentle friends ye smile,

   Making brighter life's highway

Dewdrops and the morning sun,

   Weave your garments fair and bright,

And we welcome you to-day

   As the children of the light.

Children of the earth and sun.

   We are slow to understand

All the richness of the gifts

   Flowing from our Father's hand.