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167 THE THREE SWEET SEASONS.

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AND A MERRY GREETING TO AUTUMN.

(Piu penseroso.)

died months ago;

She pined for jealousy,

That Summer's radiant glow

Brought brighter flowers than she.

Spring had the Snowdrop pure,

And the soft-eyed Violet;

But these might not endure

With Rose and Mignionette.

Spring wore the Primrose pale,

And the glowing Fairy-fire;

But e'en such gems must fail

By Summer's brave attire.