O Lion, Grand

    "O lion, grand,
    Come over the sand,
    And help me now, I pray!
    Here's a little lass,
    Who wants to pass;
    Please carry her on her way."

Louisa May Alcott

Louisa May Alcott was an American novelist and poet best known as the author of the novel 'Little Women' and its sequels 'Little Men' and 'Jo's Boys.' Born in Germantown, Pennsylvania, she grew up in Massachusetts. She was an abolitionist and a feminist and was active in both the Transcendentalist and suffragist movements. Alcott began writing to support her family and went on to publish numerous works that have had a lasting impact on American literature.

Louisa May Alcott

My Kingdom

Louisa May Alcott, Simple Poetry

To Papa

Louisa May Alcott, Simple Poetry

To My Lady

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Brighter Shone The Golden Shadows

Louisa May Alcott, Simple Poetry

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    "Hello! hello!
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    It's lovely and cool
    Out here in the pool;
    On a lily-pad float
    For a nice green boat.
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    In a pleasant ring;
    Or leap frog play,
    In the jolliest way.
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    Come join in the fun."

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