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Green Leaves and Sere
By Mathilde Blind (18411896)
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Shiver and moan in the gusty blast;
The carded clouds are blown like wool,
And the yellowing leaves fly thick and fast.
Now flung by fits on the curdling pool,
Are tossed heaven-high and dropped at last
As if at the whim of a jabbering fool.
Two met here where one moans aghast
With wild heart heaving towards the past:
Three tall poplars beside the pool.