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OCTOBER.
Oh! there, the sumach flaunteth,
Her radiant plumes of flame,
And there the partridge drummeth,
Her wings among the fern.

October! Oh! October!
When last thy golden leaves,
Shone in thy purple gloaming,
And gleamed thy garnered sheaves
Oh! love, dear love, I wooed thee.
The glory of that hour,
The hidden bud of promise,
Hath brought its perfect flower.

October! dear October!
When next thy sweet winds blow,
The crown of wifely blessing,
Upon my darling's brow,
Shall fall to rest forever,
When next thy daisies blow.