Lyrics of Love and Laughter
When Sam'l Sings
by Paul Laurence Dunbar
"Hyeah dat singin’ in de medders"
"Hyeah dat singin’ in de medders"
"‘Tis an old deserted homestead"
The speaker describes the effects of death.
In a small and lonely cabin out of noisy traffic’s way,
"Daih ’s a moughty soothin’ feelin’"
"Oh, de grubbin’–hoe ’s a–rustin’ in de co’nah,"
A couple employs the services of a unreliable messenger.
This poem describes the artistic town of Nuremburg through the eyes of merchants and laborers
"Whut time ‘d dat clock strike?"
A king ends up cursed.
The church-choir sings as Carol gets some much needed rest.
"Love is the light of the world, my dear,"
Little Bear looks in a schoolhouse window and scares the children.
The speaker describes and reflects upon the scenery of a Florida beach.
Mother and the children continue to watch the life of the Orioles and other neighboring bird families.
"De axes has been ringin’ in de woods de blessid day,"
"You kin talk about yer anthems"
WHILE others chant of gay Elysian scenes,
Marmaduke is sick and has to stay in bed. He becomes very lonely because his siblings were sent to visit their uncle until he Marmaduke recovers. The Toyman visits him and sings to him while making him a special toy to help cheer him up.
Curly and Flop look for adventures and come upon a school. They find they can’t spell or cut paper, but they can do tricks and, after scaring away a bear, are invited to join the class.
In Heaven a spirit doth dwell, "Whose heart-strings are a lute;"
A list and description of possible exercises that can be used to catch the attention of your students at the beginning of the school day.
TO show the lab'ring bosom's deep intent,
Doctor Dolittle and Long Arrow's discussion of natural history is interrupted by news of Bagjagderag hostility. Doctor Dolittle is introduced to Big Teeth, agreeing to accompany him in an attempt to achieve a peaceful resolution to the conflict.