Were I the Sun

Were I the Sun
 
I’d always shine on holidays
     Were I the Sun;
On sleepy heads I’d never gaze,
     But focus all my morning rays
On busy folks of hustling ways,
     Were I the Sun.
 
I would not melt a sledding snow,
     Were I the Sun;
Nor spoil the ice where skaters go,
     Nor help those useless weeds to grow,
But hurry melons on you know,
     Were I the Sun.
 
I’d warm the swimming pool just right,
     Were I the Sun;
On school-days I would hide my light.
     The Fourth I’d always give you bright,
Nor set so soon on Christmas night,
     Were I the Sun.
 
I would not heed such paltry toys,
     Were I the Sun -
Such work as grown up men employs;
     But I would favor solld joys -
In short I’d run the world for boys,
     Were I the Sun!
 
by Author Unknown