Harriet Monroe, ed. (1860–1936). The New Poetry: An Anthology. 1917.

A Farewell

GOOD-BY!—no, do not grieve that it is over,

The perfect hour;

That the winged joy, sweet honey-loving rover,

Flits from the flower.

Grieve not—it is the law. Love will be flying—

Oh, love and all.

Glad was the living—blessed be the dying!

Let the leaves fall.