Autumn-time with its pensive, dreamy beauty that is akin to death. He is
a teacher of truth and good-will, of health and wisdom, of the
brotherhood of all breathing things. Having opened the gate, I leave it
open for those who have eyes to see and ears to hear.

JOSEPH NEWTON

CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA
DECEMBER 1, 1908




APRIL--BUDS AND BIRD SONGS




IV. APRIL--BUDS AND BIRD SONGS


_"Has she not shown us all?
From the clear space of ether, to the small
Breath of new buds unfolding? From the meaning
Of Jove's large eyebrow, to the tender greening
Of April meadows?"_

_"And whiles Zeus gives the sunshine, whiles the rain."_