POEMS BY MARY MAPES DODGE

Four little birds all flew from their nest— Flew north, flew south, flew east and west; They thought they would like a wider view, So they spread their wings and away they flew.

Hark! do you hear my basket Go "kippy! kippy! peek"? Maybe my funny basket Is learning how to speak. If you want to know the secret, Go ask the speckled hen, And tell her when I've warmed them I'll bring them back again.

He came behind me and covered my eyes; "Who is this?" growled he, so sly. "Why, Cousin Jeremy, how can I tell, When my eyes are shut?" said I.

Little Miss Limberkin, Dreadful to say, Found a mouse in the cupboard Sleeping away. Little Miss Limberkin Gave such a scream, She frightened the little mouse Out of its dream.

Little white feathers, Filling the air; Little white feathers, How came you there? "We came from the cloud birds Sailing so high; They're shaking their white wings Up in the sky."

Little white feathers, How swift you go! Little white snowflakes, I love you so! "We are swift because We have work to do; But hold up your face, And we'll kiss you true."

Hollyhock, hollyhock, bend for me; I need a cheese for my dolly's tea. I'll put it soon on an acorn plate, And dolly and I shall feast in state.