’Tis a law that in “Aves” prevails
And that even in “Homo” survives.
Shall I rage as they twirl in the valse?
Shall I sneer as they carol and coo?
Oh, no! for since Chloe is false
I’m certain that Darwin is true.
From The Modern Apostle, by C. C. W. Naden.
To my Beloved.
Miss, I’m a Pensive Protoplasm,