The Lesson (Peach)

Not every day can wear the charm

Of sunbeam's smile and cheery air,

Nor every life know naught of harm

Or sorrow's cross of care.

But every day that comes with rain

Means brighter sunny days to be;

And every life with hours of pain

Joy's happier hours will see,

This truth the years would have us learn;

By sorrow, joy is sweeter made;

Where fairest roses glow and burn,

The rain's soft lips were laid!