Only a night from old to new!
Only a night, and so much wrought!
The Old Year's heart all weary grew,
But said: The New Year rest has brought."
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I too first heard this poem in third grade at Cornish-Burton Elementary School in 1957. Miss Tolman had us memorize it. Each crisp day in October it plays in my head. Tomorrow I shall present it as the weekly poem to my fourth graders so I can pass on the torch!
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I too first heard this poem in third grade at Cornish-Burton Elementary School in 1957. Miss Tolman had us memorize it. Each crisp day in October it plays in my head. Tomorrow I shall present it as the weekly poem to my fourth graders so I can pass on the torch!