While for effectively studied simplicity it would be difficult to match the lyrical gem to which Miss Gingham-Potts has given the arresting title, "Farewell":—

The birds sing sweet in Summer;

The daisies hear their song;

But Winter's come, and they are dumb

So long.

I told my love in Summer,

So pure and brave and strong;

But frosts came on; my love is gone;

So long!