A LITTLE GIRL’S GARDEN

I have a little garden fair, With soft dreams floating everywhere, Filled with tall lilies, gold and white, Shy violets and roses bright. I listen to the drowsy rhyme The river makes in summer-time; I lie upon the grass so cool Beside a quiet little pool. I dream I am a princess grand, The greatest lady in the land, Bright jewels on my fingers shine, And golden wealth untold is mine. I dream I am a fairy small, Who never wants to grow at all, Who plays all through the happy hours With dancing leaves and laughing flowers.