(sonnet #MMMMMMMMDCCCXXVII)
Sweet rainy dawn foresworn by early scents
Of Autumn! How the fox comes when, t\'avail
I get to werk, caught by surprise, th\'all hail
Frae me what settles his confusion thence
(Who thought to say \"Hello\" where strangers fence
His way and I\'m indoors); the silver tale
Of hours yield romance, \'til I\'m caught, in frail
Excuse, off guard by erst \'loved joys\' dear sense.
Leaves \'gin to sport soft yellow grey as t\'were
Sets off to grand effect, as how Fall\'d cue
Despite the lies tis Summer still and poor
In that dear face of Autumn. What shall I do?
My niche, my cherished season woos, astir
On ev\'ry side! Oh LORD, save me, won\'t You?
15Aug24