A DAISY.
Reading edition
By CLARA THWAITES, Author of "Songs for Labour and Leisure."
Be like the Daisy, Sweet maid. Behold How glorious within Her heart of gold! Be like the Daisy, In shine or shade, In summer or winter, Courageous maid! Be like the Daisy, Simple and true, Looking straight upward, Up to the blue. Lift thy head buoyantly After the rain, After adversity Spring up again! Seek not pre-eminence, Look not for praise; Safe and most blessèd Are humbler ways. From lowly sisters Dwell not apart, Keep through all splendour Thy Daisy heart. When in heaven's garden Thy leaves unfold, Thine be white raiment— A crown of gold!
"LIFT THY HEAD BUOYANTLY AFTER THE RAIN."