No. VIII.—THE SUNSHINE OF POETRY.

Think not the poet's song

Worthless or idle; do not deem his lay

Fantastic, that he offers by the way,

To make it seem less long.

His numbers have their use,

Though foolish they may sound to worldling's ear;

His own lot, if no other's, they may cheer;

His own content produce.

Does he not add a light