Edmund Clarence Stedman, ed. (1833–1908). An American Anthology, 1787–1900. 1900.
By MildredHowells1659 Down a Woodland Way
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I met fair Spring, a garland on her arm;
She stood a moment gazing in dismay,
Then turned and fled away in swift alarm.
Along the way that I had seen her pass,
No trace of her remained to meet my sight
Save three wild violets among the grass.