Bosca Dubh

Haste thee nymph, and bring with thee
Jest and youthful Jollity,
Quips and cranks, and wanton wiles,
Nods, and becks, and wreathed smiles,
Such as hang on Hebe’s cheek,
And love to live in dimple sleek

L’Allegro, John Milton

“Play Days” by Harriet Frishmuth, Como Park Conservatory, Saint Paul