But on yesterday's eve I know

How a horned moon's thorn-like bow

Stabbed rosy thro' gold and thro' glow,

Like a rich barbaric dirk.

II.

Now thick throats of the snapdragons,—

Who hold in their hues cool dawns,

Which a healthy yellow paints,—

Are filled with a sweet rain fine

Of a jaunty, jubilant shine,