Evening Republican, Volume 14, Number 267, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 9 November 1910 — INDIAN SUMMER. [ARTICLE]

INDIAN SUMMER.

In the mellow Indian summer Lie the meadows calm and still. Smiling as the peaceful plumber When you settle up his bill. Just about the middle distance Thpre’s a mule devouring hay; Doesn't seem to want assistance. / So you’d better keep away. Far above with wing that quickens Floats a hawk of piercing eye While he scans the ground for chicken* That the farmer wants to fry. In tho thicket hides the rabbit. Shy as any startled fawn; If you have the hunting habit You can gamble he Is on. In the woods are reds and yellows Blazing every way you turn. Soon, I think, these farmer fellows Will have autumn leaves to burn. Rare and radiant Indian summer On the blue hills far away, Here or there, you are a hummer. So we wish that you would stay.