On Mistress Nicely, a Pattern for Housekeepers
July 6, 2023Gold!
July 6, 2023November
No sun – no moon!
No morn – no noon –
No dawn – no dusk – no proper time of day.
No warmth, no cheerfulness, no healthful ease,
No comfortable feel in any member –
No shade, no shine, no butterflies, no bees,
No fruits, no flowers, no leaves, no birds! –
November!
Thomas Hood
Thomas Hood (1799-1845) was an English poet, humorist, and editor who is known for his works such as "The Song of the Shirt" and "The Bridge of Sighs." He was also the editor of the literary magazine "The Comic Annual."