When I was in first grade (1959) I was asked to recite this poem for the graduating class of of our school. Immaculate Conception in Connellsville,Pa. I can remember myself in a lilac dress standing next to a boy in my class by a lilac tree tying apples on it and at the end he gave me a peck on my cheek. To this day I still remember it but was so glad to hear where it originated from and that it was a song.