On her BIRTH-DAY, Being the 11th of December.
18th Century Mary Jones EnglishOn her BIRTH-DAY, Being the 11th of December.
Why this day's shorter than the rest, A modern bard full well has guest. The sun who shines the year about, And ev'ry lesser light puts out, This day submits, and will not rise, But lends his rays to Stella's eyes.