Lyrics of sunshine and shadow / by Paul Laurence Dunbar [electronic text]
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Lyrics of sunshine and shadow / by Paul Laurence Dunbar [electronic text]
Author
Dunbar, Paul Laurence, 1872-1906.
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New York: Dodd, Mead & Company
1905
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TO DAN
STEP me now a bridal measure,Work give way to love and leisure,Hearts be free and hearts be gay — Doctor Dan doth wed to-day.
Diagnosis, cease your squalling — Check that scalpel's senseless bawling,Put that ugly knife away — Doctor Dan doth wed to-day.
'Tis no time for things unsightly,Life's the day and life goes lightly;Science lays aside her sway—Love rules Dr. Dan to-day.
Gather, gentlemen and ladies,For the nuptial feast now made is,
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Swing your garlands, chant your layFor the pair who wed to-day.
Wish them happy days and many,Troubles few and griefs not any,Lift your brimming cups and sayGod bless them who wed to-day.
Then a cup to Cupid daring,Who for conquest ever faring,With his arrows dares assailE'en a doctor's coat of mail.
So with blithe and happy hymningAnd with harmless goblets brimming,Dance a step — musicians play — Doctor Dan doth wed to-day.
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