One Day Soon

One day soon I can laugh and play

Like other little girls are able

Please buy a rose from me today.

I sell flowers from a fresh bouquet

To tourists at their table

One day soon I can laugh and play

Father says things will be okay

Times are a bit unstable

Please buy a rose from me today

Mother sells scarves she hand-crochets

At night she reads me Aesop’s fables

One day soon I can laugh and play

From my studies I never stray

I love school beneath the gable

Please buy a rose from me today

Before sleep we gather to pray

Our faith will keep us honorable

One day soon I can laugh and play

Please buy a rose from me today.

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