ASTERS NOW.
In rioted colour of spilled ■wine-stain, Pearl of flushed evening after summer's rain, Roseglow of ruby, Tibrant amethyst Diffused in purple, storms have shaken and kissed. This is God's way when a shattered rainbow spills A thousand colour-motes on heaven's high sills. Now what to do with these? The cherubs dance Gathering, in halcyon extravagance, They heap paitli Winged basket over full (For it is autumn in the world and dull) Chanting in cnorus "With these asters, we Must quilt a patchwork for Persephone." —ELSA MARY BOSWOKTH. Auckland. '
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Auckland Star, Volume LXVI, Issue 70, 23 March 1935, Page 1 (Supplement)
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90ASTERS NOW. Auckland Star, Volume LXVI, Issue 70, 23 March 1935, Page 1 (Supplement)
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