Around and Around
Over in the blackberry patch
June bugs are a-hummin'
Dad and children have been pickin'
Winter, It's a-comin'
Time to go home; jobs done
June bug is caught in flight
For the children to have some fun
Before supper tonight
String on June bug with child on end
Hold on tight; stay on legs,
Around and around fast they go
"My turn," the child begs
Quickly the children become tired
And the June bug is freed--
Shaken unharmed return's home'
To the berries with speed
Happy and laughing the children
All fall to the ground,
Told how they and the June bug
Went around and around
The thoughts of work and play have changed
Within memories time,
My mind goes around and 'round in
June bug and berry rhyme
-E. Pearl Anderson
Copyright © E. Pearl Anderson | Year Posted 2024
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