Little Dramas for Primary Grades

<h2 class='c008'>THE MAIDEN AND THE BIRD</h2> <div class='figcenter id002'> <ANTIMG src='images/p032.jpg' alt='' class='ig001' /></div> <div class='dl_2 c002'> <p><span class='dl_2'><em>Maiden.</em></span> Little bird, little bird, come to me,<br/>I have a green cage ready for thee,<br/>Beauty-bright flowers I’ll bring anew<br/>And fresh ripe cherries all wet with dew.</p> <span class="pagenum" id='Page_33'>33</span> <p><span class='dl_2'><em>Bird.</em></span> Thanks, little maiden, for all thy care,<br/>But I love dearly the clear cool air<br/>And my snug little nest in the old oak tree.</p> <p><span class='dl_2'><em>Maiden.</em></span> Little bird, little bird, stay with me!</p> <p><span class='dl_2'><em>Bird.</em></span> Nay, little damsel,—away I’ll fly<br/>To greener fields and warmer sky;<br/>When spring returns with pattering rain,<br/>You’ll hear my merry song again.</p> <span class="pagenum" id='Page_34'>34</span> <p><span class='dl_2'><em>Maiden.</em></span> Little bird, little bird, who’ll guide thee,<br/>Over the hills and over the sea?<br/>Foolish one, come in the house to stay,<br/>For I’m very sure you’ll lose your way.</p> <p><span class='dl_2'><em>Bird.</em></span> Ah, no, little maiden, God guides me,<br/>Over the hills and over the sea.<br/>I will be free as the rushing air,<br/>And sing of sunshine everywhere.</p> </div> <div class='lg-container-r'> <div class='linegroup'> <div class='group'> <div class='line'>—<span class='sc'>Lydia Maria Child.</span></div> </div></div> </div> <div class='figcenter id002'> <span class="pagenum" id='Page_35'>35</span> <ANTIMG src='images/p035.jpg' alt='' class='ig001' /></div> <div style="break-after:column;"></div><br />