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ReadingWillow structured literacy program for Australian students

Some, too fragile for winter winds

Emily Dickinson·1830–1886
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Some, too fragile for winter windsThe thoughtful grave encloses --Tenderly tucking them in from frostBefore their feet are cold. Never the treasures in her nestThe cautious grave exposes,Building where schoolboy dare not look,And sportsman is not bold. This covert have all the childrenEarly aged, and often cold,Sparrow, unnoticed by the Father --Lambs for whom time had not a fold.