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First Line: Farewell! Gay summer! Now the changing wind
Last Line: Bears in her envious veil, sweet fancy's hour away.
Alternate Author Name(s): Alderson, Amelia
Subject(s): Autumn; Seasons; Fall


Farewell! gay Summer! now the changing wind
That Autumn brings, commands thee to retreat;
It fades the roses which thy temples bind
And the green sandals which adorn thy feet.
Now flies with thee the walk at eventide
That favorite hour to bright-eyed Fancy dear,
When most she loves to seek the mountain side
And mark the pomp of twilight hast'ning near.
Ah then, what faery forms around her throng!
On every cloud a magic charm she sees:
Sweet Evening these delights to thee belong,
But now alas! comes Autumn's chilling breeze
And early night attendant on its sway
Bears in her envious veil, sweet fancy's hour away.






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