Pebbles and Shells (Hawkes collection)/Autumnal Hopes
AUTUMNAL HOPES
In dark December look to spring,
And learn to hear the robin sing
Upon his unbuilt nest;
In sorrow teach thy lips to say—
I know this pain will pass away,
And I will see 'twas best.
And learn to hear the robin sing
Upon his unbuilt nest;
In sorrow teach thy lips to say—
I know this pain will pass away,
And I will see 'twas best.