4 SEPTEMBER 1920, Page 16

POETRY.

SUMMER.

SUMMER ! Summer !

What have yOu done?

The dreams are flown; The lust of the sun Has overblown Daffodil, lily, and lilac bloom, Scattered their petals, hot bridegroom, Spoiled their beauties, one by one.

Summer ! Summer !

What have you done?

RICHARD CHURCH.