My harvest home is ended; and I spy

September drawing nigh

With the first thought of Autumn in her eye,

And the first sigh

Of Autumn wind among her locks that fly.

(September arrives, carrying upon her head a basket heaped high with fruit.)

September.

Unload me, brother. I have brought a few

Plums and these pears for you,

A dozen kinds of apples, one or two