If I could choose a wedding gift,
I'd climb for you the rainbow stairs
And bring a star to bless
This day of happiness.
As I came down, a bird I'd lift
From off his nest, that his sweet airs
And songs might you delight
From rosy morn till night.
But rainbow stairs are hard to mount,
The birds hide in the trees' green shade,
And so I bring, dear friend, to you
The flowers wet with dew.
[Illustration: {TWO LITTLE GIRLS.}]
Take them, and then take me; please count
My eyes your stars; the little maid
Who offers flowers, your bird,
Whose heart with love is stirred.
[Illustration: {A LITTLE GIRL IN A PATCH OF FLOWERS.}]
May child love and the birds together
Make all your life like summer weather;
May flowers blossom in your sight,
And golden stars bring peace at night.