Oak Grove Coburn High School - Oak Leaves Yearbook (Vassalboro, ME)

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OAK LEAVES 1947 On my way up here, I met Jacky Cardinal and Billy Bluejay. They also were on their way up here so we flew together. We were frightened twice by two of those giant birds that are called airplanes. They must be very tame, though, because we saw one on the ground with men crawling all over it. You didn't tell me whether or not you had a good time at Mrs. Bluebird's party, but I imagine that you did. Were the catbird twins there? When I come back, I'l1 bring you, mother and brother something nice. I don't know yet what it will be but I'll find something. I'll be looking forward to seeing you all a week from Thursday. Love, Daddy. P. S. I'm glad that brother was so brave the other day. PATRICIA CALEF, '48. Somewhere On the Earth January 31, 1947. Dear Mummie Cloud, Do you remember that crisp dark night fwhen all the sky was speckled with stars, and I left you to start out on my first long journey? I 'went slowly at first, drifting here and there, all around me were my little play- mates, flurrying, dancing, and twirling. As I descended towards the earth, the twinkling stars vanished and the gleaming lights of earth beckoned below. Then there appeared among us a big owl, who caught a multitude of my companions on his wings, and carried them upward from whence they came. 18

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OAK LEAVES 1947 cgnize them than I? He has many-excellent taste in Women, willingness to follow my suggestions Qgenerallyh, and an even though dull temper. I am happy to hear that some day he will be considered a great man. I only hope that credit will go Where credit is due-to me. I must confess I am grieved at the tone of your letter and its open accu- sations, all of 'which I deny. I trust you will realize how mistaken and rude you were, and I shall forgive you as a good Christian should. Yours very truly, Mrs. Abraham Lincoln. 3 Maple Grove, Primevil Forest, Barnstead, N. H. My dear Daddy, When are you coming back to our nest? Mommy, brother and I all miss singing with you at night. Today a snake tried to steal Mrs. Chicadee's eggs but my brave brother, fyour sonj pecked at it and finally we were all safe again. Gee, Daddy, when I saw that snake crawling over the edge of the nest, shivers went up and down both my wings. Mrs. Redwing came over yesterday and brought us some choice worms. They were delicious. CI wish that you could have been here.J Mrs. Red- wing is the new bird who lives in the maple tree next to ours. The other day, Mommy took me to a party at Dottie Bluebird's. There was a speaker called Oscar Barnswallow who talked about The New and Speedy way to Build a Nest. Mommy copied down some of his ideas and she says it will help me to build my first nest next spring. Oh Daddy, you'll be surprised when you see me again. I have a wing spread of eight inches already. Mommy says I have to find some string and mud now to patch the nest so I'll have to stop writing. I love you Daddy, Your Daughter. fFrom a bahv robin to her father who is away on a trip., 33 Elm Street, Burton's Forest, Barrington, N. H. My loving daughter, I received your cheery letter this morning and I shall answer it quickly. My goodness, but you are growing fast! I lwill hardly know you when I come back. When I come home, a week from Thursday, I hope you will have a nice worm pudding all ready for supper because I'1l be hungry after that long trip. I have been spending my time mainly by going to lectures at the Big Elm. It is only three trees from where I'm staying, so it's a very short fly. 17

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OAK LEAVES 1947 Ahead of me loomed a house all brightly lighted. As I passed one of the windows, I peeked in, before falling upon the ground with all the other little crystals, knowing in my heart, which was quickly melting, that I would never return to you, up there in the sky, and never relate to anyone what I saw as I passed the window. Lovingly, Snowflake. Floating Island Up In The Sky January 31, 1947. Dear Snowflake, Don't be so sad little one, of course I remember that night you left me for your first journey to earth, but it wasn't your last. Soon you will evaporate and then kind old Mr. Sun twill pick you up and bring you gently back to your home up here in the sky. In the meantime you and all the other snow flakes have made a lot of children happy down there. Once you return, your stay won't be long, for you will soon have to venture on another journey to be followed by many more. But, you will always return after each visit to the earth, so cheer up and enjoy life while you're there. In the meantime we will be Waiting for you, your friends, sisters and brothers. I Love always, Mummie Cloud. ROXANNE CHACE, '47. 19