  By E. O. P. I went out in the dull autumnal day, Around me fell the rain, The bare trees shivered ’gainst the ashen sky, My heart was full of pain. High in a maple tree, upon a branch, The tree-trunk close beside, A little empty bird’s nest, snug and neat, My tearful eyes espied. And straightway, for the time, from grief and care My sad heart was beguiled, And on this remnant of the summer gone Through rain and tears I smiled. Not oft has life so dull and drear a day, But something bright appears To speak of sunshine and the spring time flown, And bring a smile through tears. decorative line |
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