24 The Magic Piper

The Magic Piper

by E.L. Marsh

There piped a piper in the wood

Strange music -- soft and sweet --

And all the little wild things

Came hurrying to his feet.

They sat around him on the grass,

Enchanted, unafraid,

And listened, as with shining eyes

Sweet melodies he made.

The wood grew green, and flowers sprang up,

The birds began to sing;

For the music it was magic,

And the piper's name was -- Spring!