MARTEN STREAM IN OCTOBER      
Sprague's Journal of Maine History
Vol. VI
Nov. Dec. 1918, Jan. 1919
No. 3
Page 128

            MARTEN STREAM IN OCTOBER
       
       There is a stream whose beauty has bewitched me-
        A stream whose hiding place is here in Maine
       I cannot tell you all her charms and graces,
        But "Marten" is this beauteous creature's name.
       
       Young Maples flash like fire in gold and garnet,
        Poplar and Beech, with yellow banners stand,
       While Pine and Hemlock in their somber vesture
        Approve the scene and cheer the dazzling band.
       
       As maidens clad in white strew blushing roses
        Before young lovers on their wedding day,
      White Birches with a wealth of golden tresses,
       . Make for fair Marten a resplendent way.
       
       I wonder if, in this great world's creation,
        Marten was born on an October day 
       And if Dame Nature, proud of her fair daughter,
        Marks the event in this most sumptuous way.
       
       Or, has Dame Nature known my admiration,
        And listened to all I have had to say,
       And cried: "I'll make her queen of brooks and streamlets,
        And this shall be her coronation day-"
       
       Whate'er thy plan or purpose, Mother Nature,
        Thou hast flung out a wealth of color bright,
       To flash and flame, and mark October daylight,
        Before November dusk and December night.
                             -Good Will Record.
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