The Magic City — Chapter 9

Edith Nesbit (1858–1924)

'Philip and HelenHave the island to dwell in,Hooray.They said of the island,"It's your land and my land!"Hooray. Hooray. Hooray.

'And till the arkComes out of the darkThere those two may stayFor a happy while, andEnjoy their islandUntil the Giving Day.Hooray.

'And then they will hear the giving voice,They will hear and obey,And when people comeWho need a home,They'll give the island away.Hooray.

'The island with flowerAnd fruit and bower,Forest and river and bay,Their very own islandThey'll sigh and smile andThey'll give their island away.'