Brighter shone the golden shadows; <br />On the cool wind softly came <br />The low, sweet tones of happy flowers, <br />Singing little Violet's name. <br />'Mong the green trees was it whispered, <br />And the bright waves bore it on <br />To the lonely forest flowers, <br />Where the glad news had not gone. <br /> <br />Thus the Frost-King lost his kingdom, <br />And his power to harm and blight. <br />Violet conquered, and his cold heart <br />Warmed with music, love, and light; <br />And his fair home, once so dreary, <br />Gay with lovely Elves and flowers, <br />Brought a joy that never faded <br />Through the long bright summer hours. <br /> <br />Thus, by Violet's magic power, <br />All dark shadows passed away, <br />And o'er the home of happy flowers <br />The golden light for ever lay. <br />Thus the Fairy mission ended, <br />And all Flower-Land was taught <br />The 'Power of Love,' by gentle deeds <br />That little Violet wrought.<br /><br />Louisa May Alcott<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/brighter-shone-the-golden-shadows/
