Ballade Of Rhyme

When blossoms born of balmy spring Breathe fragrancc in tlie pleasant shade ( )f branches where the bluebirds sing, Their hearts withmusic overweighed; When brooks go babbliua tlirmmh the glailc And oyer rocks the grassos clinib To greet the sunshinc, half ufralil,- IIow easy 'tis to wrlte a rhyme ! When invitations are a-winti For gay Terpsichore's parade ; When dreamy waltzes stir the strmg And jewels flash on rich broeaflc, Where Paris dresses are displayod, And slippered feet keep carciul time:- In winter, when the roses fade, How easy 'tis to write a rhyme! Whou by your side, Wlth graceiul swing, Some fair-faeed, gentle girl has strayed, Willink and glad to have you brmg In kisses, emlles, and words faat aid ïlie bells of Miss to better chime ;- WHcn Cupid's rules are lirst obeyeil IIow easy 'lila to write a rliyme ! EXVOÏ. Reader, iorgivc me, man or maiJ, Aainst Calliope tlüs crime; And let tlüs brief ballade persuade IIow easv 'tis to write a ïiiyme I -Centicru J'or Mitren.