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Today I planted a watermelon seed Planted it in hope that it would feed Three or four little children dear to me The ground was prepared by the apple tree Of grass and weeds the soil was bare The tiny seed was planted with care With a prayer to the LORD up on high That He would cause the seed to grow, by and by Next to the watermelon, I planted some sunflowers Then I waited on the LORD to send some showers I watched the seeds spring forth and grow One day after the rain, I spied a rainbow It spread so mightily across the sky This beauty was from God who reigns on high After many days the watermelon grew with might The sunflowers bursted with colors, O what a sight Finally the day came when I picked the melon This juicy fruit I would not be selling I called my grandsons, my great nephews and nieces Cut up the watermelon and gave them the pieces My heart rejoiced to see the juice run down their faces With a President or King I wouldn't trade places To see this gift from our loving God A juicy treat sprung forth from the sod.
