To The First Born

ME, welcome, little stranger,

Fear no harm, and fear no danger;

We are glad to see you here,

For you sing "Sweet Spring is near."  Now the white snow melts away;

Now the flowers blossom gay:

Come dear bird and build your nest,

For we love our robin best.

To the First Robin" is reprinted from Louisa May Alcott:

Her Life,

Letters, and Journals.

Ednah D.

Cheney.

Boston:

Roberts Brothers, 1889