Spring Poem - Opus 175,631

Poet’s Corner, 11th August, 1937.

Dear Sir,

Your esteemed communication of 27th
ult. is
To hand, and contents duly noted.
We wish to advise, however, that your
tendency to exult is
A little premature and not entirely pro-
moted
By the established facts of the case
At above-mentioned time and place.
Your valued order, however, per your
Mr. Smith,
Is duly despatched herewith.

In re one (1 only) Spring,
Advent of: We now proceed, as requested,
to sing,
At current market rates, and in a some-
what minor key—
Also c.i.f. in odd lots. E. & O.E.—
A little pastoral thing
As under:
Wintertime activity
With the usual seasonal proclivity
Toward frost, hail, rain, snow and/or
thunder,
Now shows a markedly downward ten-
dency;
While Jonquils (sales 6d. to 6½d.) are in
the ascendancy
A new high for Bath Songs is in sight,
And the outlook for Flappers (ordinary
and preferred) is increasingly bright.

Sap (ex Autumn dividend) is rising;
But Skies are dull, according to latest
advising.
Birds (various) exhibit increased activity
a-wing;

There is a growing demand,
As per latest reports to hand,
For Fluff, Feathers, and odd lots of Straw,
Bark and Secondhand String;
And all building materials and those for
nest-lining
Show no signs of declining;
Buds, Bath Robes, Bird-songs, Butterflies,
Bees and Batsmen have a tendency to
firm;
But there is a marked despondency in the
movements of the Early Worm.

In gold stocks
Wattles display a decided inclination to
pull up their socks.
Rhododendrons at present are quiet,
Tho’ likely later to cause a riot.
Nevertheless,
We desire, sir, to express
The need for caution in early trading.
According to our latest bill of lading
Early shipments of Balmy Morns, Golden
Eves, Soft Zephyrs and Young Men’s
Fancies are likely to be poor,
And the position is by no means secure.
According to confidential advice to hand a
Movement to boost all such
Is very much
The result of poetic propaganda;
And any attempt to bull the market in
Divine Afflatus (No Liability)
Would, in our opinion, be utter futility.

Thanking you for your esteemed patron-
age once again,
I, sir, have the honor to remain
Ever at your service with mind and pen
As poetic and seasonal guide.
(Families supplied)

Yours very sincerely,

DEN.
(Manager, Vernal Dept.)