Poetry Explorer- Classic Contemporary Poetry, AUGUST, by JOHN MARTIN SMITH


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AUGUST, by                    
First Line: Nature's magnificent carpet spread
Last Line: Mindful of the eve's release.
Subject(s): Nature


Nature's magnificent carpet spread
But not a creature cares to tread—
Sun is master of the time,
Not an insect climbs the vine.

Statue-like the cattle lay,
Unprotected from his ray.
Sand-heaped hills ants have made,
Now serve as a barricade.

Birds are nestled in the shade,
Along the brook we used to wade.
Sun-scorched tops of yellow pine
Are stilled now down in Carolin'.

Flowers fold and droop their head,
Babes asleep across the bed.
Heavens majestic—life at ease;
Mindful of the eve's release.





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