Sir Moth, or the merry Cobweb,

Or the whimsical Mustard-seed!

A HUMMING-BIRD.

Twelve daughters of the Trumpet-vine

Spread wide their scarlet silks to-day.

Sir Summer Breeze, my gossip fine,

Can you the reason say?

“Oh listen while I whisper low!

The Honeysuckle told the Bee,