Buttercup Quote by Sarah Orne Jewett

“Look bravely up into the sky, And be content with knowing That God wished for a buttercup Just here, where you are growing.”

Sarah Orne Jewett

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Buttercup Growing Knowing Looks Sky Where you are

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Fair is the kingcup that in meadow blows, Fair is the daisy that beside her grows.

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