Part 2 — DAISIES AND BUTTERCUPS.
Reading edition
mead´-owsmaid´-enwin´-terground
stalklight´-lycun´-ningchil´-dren
cov´-eredten´-derdai´-symoss´-y
yel´-lowtreadstraightbut´-ter
I.
1. I'm a pretty little thing, Always coming with the spring; In the meadows green I'm found, Peeping just above the ground. And my stalk is covered flat With a white and yellow hat. 2. Little maiden, when you pass Lightly o'er the tender grass, Step aside and do not tread On my meek and lowly head; For I always seem to say, 'Chilly winter's gone away.'
II.
1. I'm a cunning little thing, Coming also with the spring. Near the daisy I am found, Standing straight above the ground; And my head is covered flat With a glossy, yellow hat. 2. Little children, when you pass Through the tall and waving grass, Do not pluck, but gently tread Near my low and mossy bed; For I always seem to say, 'Milk and butter fresh to-day.'