by Anonymous / Unidentified Author

Rose Dreamed She Was a Lily
Language: English 
Rose dream'd she was a lily,
Lily dream'd she was a rose;
Robin dream'd he was a sparrow,
What the owl dream'd no one knows.

But they all woke up together,
As happy as could be;
Said each one "You're lovely, neighbor,
But I'm very, very glad I'm me."

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This text was added to the website: 2025-07-25
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