A Song from the Suds

By: Louisa May Alcott

A Song from the Suds




Queen of my tub, I merrily sing,


While the white foam raises high,


And sturdily wash, and rinse, and wring,


And fasten the clothes to dry;


Then out in the free fresh air they swing,


Under the sunny sky.

I wish we could wash from our hearts and our souls

The stains of the week away,

And let water and air by their magic make

Ourselves as pure as they;

Then on the earth there would be indeed

A glorious washing day!

Along the path of a useful life

Will heart's-ease ever bloom;

The busy mind has no time to think

Of sorrow, or care, or gloom;

And anxious thoughts may be swept away

As we busily wield a broom.

I am glad a task to me is given


To labor at day by day;


For it brings me health, and strength, and hope,


And I cheerfully learn to say-


"Head, you may think; heart, you may feel;


But hand, you shall work always!"





Louisa May Alcott

Hope you all have and excellent weekend!

Kelsey