ONCE UPON TIME. mind me of a pleasant time, A season long ago ; The pleaaantest I've ever known, Or
... The morning mist and evening has* (Unlike this cold grey rime) Seemed woven warm of golden air— When I was my prime. And blackberries—so mawkish now— Were finely flavoured then— And nuts —such reddening clusters ripe I ne'er shall pull again. Nor strawberries ...