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      WISHING

      Written by William Allingham
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      Ring ting! I wish I were a Primrose,
      A bright yellow Primrose, blowing in the spring!
      The stooping bough above me,
      The wandering bee to love me,
      The fern and moss to creep across,
      And the Elm-tree for our king!

      Nay, -- stay! I wish I were an Elm-tree,
      A great lofty Elm-tree, with green leaves gay!
      The winds would set them dancing,
      The sun and moonshine glance in,
      And birds would house among the boughs,
      And sweetly sing.

      Oh, -- no! I wish I were a Robin, --
      A Robin, or a little Wren, everywhere to go,
      Through forest, field or garden,
      And ask no leave or pardon,
      Till winder comes with icy thumbs
      To ruffle up our wing!

      Well, -- tell! where should I fly to,
      Where to sleep, in the dark wood or dell?
      Before the day was over,
      Home must come the rover,
      For mother's kiss, -- sweeter this
      Than any other thing.

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