BRIGHTER SHONE THE GOLDEN SHADOWS

by: Louisa May Alcott (1832-1888)

      righter shone the golden shadows;
      On the cool wind softly came
      The low, sweet tones of happy flowers,
      Singing little Violet's name.
      'Mong the green trees was it whispered,
      And the bright waves bore it on
      To the lonely forest flowers,
      Where the glad news had not gone.

      Thus the Frost-King lost his kingdom,
      And his power to harm and blight.
      Violet conquered, and his cold heart
      Warmed with music, love, and light;
      And his fair home, once so dreary,
      Gay with lovely Elves and flowers,
      Brought a joy that never faded
      Through the long bright summer hours.

      Thus, by Violet's magic power,
      All dark shadows passed away,
      And o'er the home of happy flowers
      The golden light for ever lay.
      Thus the Fairy mission ended,
      And all Flower-Land was taught
      The 'Power of Love,' by gentle deeds
      That little Violet wrought.

"Brighter Shone the Golden Shadows" is reprinted from Flower Fables. Louisa May Alcott. Boston: George W. Briggs, 1855.

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