SONNET.
BY R. M.

HOW sweet thus clad, in Autumn’s mellow Tone,

With serious Eye, the russet Scene to view!

No Verdure decks the Forest, save alone

The sad green Holly, and the olive Yew.

The Skies, no longer of a garish Blue,

Subdued to Dove-like Tints, and soft as Wool,

Reflected show their slaty Shades anew

In the drab Waters of the clayey Pool.

Meanwhile yon Cottage Maiden wends to School,