"The days grow short; but though the falling sun
To the glad swain proclaims his day's work done,
Night's pleasing shades his various talk prolong,
And yield new subjects to my various song.
For now, the corn-house filled, the harvest home,
The invited neighbors to the husking come;
A frolic scene, where work, and mirth, and play,
Unite their charms, to chase the hours away."
-- Joel Barlow (n. 1754-03-24, d. 1812-12-26)
"The Hasty Pudding", 1793
Chag Sameach to my friends celebrating Sukkot!
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