a child's laughter

Heavenly bells ring

Birds of paradise sing

Flowers bloom in the spring

Light breezes which also bring

Listen !

A child laughs

A laugh melodious and true

Which dispels the grey and blue

A delightful clear sound

On the lips of young kids found

Sweeter than anything heard

Sound of music, song of bird

Bringing a warmth to the heart

Promising that it will never part…

Radiant, upturned faces

Frocks of silk and laces

Of happiness – a great many traces

As the children run their races

A delight fills the soul

As bells of welcome toll

The sun’s a ball of gold

Its tones are bright and bold..

But my soul

Is stirred

Most by the laughter of a child

Laughter – timid and happy

As well as sweet and mild

It gladdens my heart, my whole being

It delights me and  I rejoice

As I hear their tinkling voice [s]