SUN, MOON, AND STARRY SKYEarly summer evenings, when the first stars come out, the warm glow of sunset still stains the rim of the western sky.Sometimes, the moon is also visible, a pale white slice, while the sun tarries.Just think -- all the celestial lights are present at the same time!These are moments of wonder -- see them and remember.

Peace and rest at length have comeAll the day's long toil is past,And each heart is whispering, 'Home,Home at last.

I saw old Autumn in the misty mornStand shadowless like silence, listeningTo silence, for no lonely bird would singInto his hollow ear from woods forlorn,Nor lowly hedge nor solitary thorn; --Shaking his languid locks all dewy brightWith tangled gossamer that fell by night,Pearling his coronet of golden corn.

The evenings are meant for deep reflection.

Some minds improve by travel, others, rather, resemble copper wire, or brass, which get the narrower by going farther.

Oh, if it be to choose and call thee mine, love, thou art every day my Valentine!