Song No. 2
Song of the Violets
Violets have come in heav’nly hue;
With fragrance sweet they bring to you
Love from the dell where they grew
Close to the earth so true.
The Violets dance with quiet steps in rhythm with the song. They slowly advance and gather in a loose circle about the Caller, whom, as they come near, each one lightly touches, to give “Love from the dell where they grew.” Then they retire to the edge of the open space at the right and sit on the ground in little groups. When they are quiet and in their places, the Caller moves toward them, then turns, stops, looks at the empty side at the left and sings: