I planted a hand
And there came up a palm,
I planted a heart
And there came up balm.
Then I planted a wish,
But there sprang a thorn,
While heaven frowned with thunder
And earth sighed forlorn.
More verses by Christina Georgina Rossetti
- My Baby Has A Mottled Fist
- Heartsease In My Garden Bed
- By The Waters Of Babylon
- A White Hen Sitting
- Minnie And Mattie