Course Of True Love

1. - Acquamtancc. May is fair ; Sunshine gilds the balmy air ; Proimses most rich aud rare Whisper round us everywhere. Has she f rowns ? Ah, yes ; we know them, But she has her blossoms too ; And the sly coquette will show theni, WishiDg wliat she dare not do. II. - Friendship. June is dear ; But the promise oí the yoar Yields uo ripe fruition here ; Flowers are less than they appear. Has she roses 't More aud sweeter Than the fairies ever grew ; Yet I wait a joy completer Than these June days ever knew. II.I - Brother-and-sisterhood. Fond July ! 'ïieath thÍ8 warmer, brighter sky, All lier graces multiply Shall my soul be glad, or sigh ï Hopes for fruit and fears of blighting Work within my anxious heart, Strnuge mosaics, most delighting When most innocent of art. IV.- Love. August heat ! Life in love is here complete ; Fruits are ripeniug rare and sweet ; Henee I would uot find retreat, This is love ; so closely blended With July's prophetic sun, Who can teil me where it euded, And these perfect joys begun 'i