Gossip

by Mona Gould

Copyright (C) 1949 by the Estate of Mona Gould.

Foreward The two Monas, whose joint name has confused Gossip readers these long years, have finally come out on the Canadian scene as the two distinct people they are - Mona Gould, the poet, whose verse has charmed and intrigued, and Mona Clark, the editor, who brought this verse to Gossip's pages.

The two Monas hope that this collection has all the poems you have liked best.

Sincerely,
Mona Clark
Mona Gould

Apple Orchard

White as popcorn, was the tree
And underneath it on the lea
A little goat looked up at me.

Bright and wicked was his glance
In that orchard's sweet expanse
In a mocking sort of dance
Moved his hooves.

He was Pan, and he was Spring
With a sudden saucy spring
Off he flew . . .
Just a shadow in the air . . .
Was he really ever there?

For all Ear-Pinners

There are some people
Who delight
In pinning people's ears
Back tight.
I'd love to be on hand
That day
When things work out
The other way!