| Harriet Monroe, ed. (1860–1936). Poetry: A Magazine of Verse. 1912–22. | | | | Children at Play | | By Jack Merten |
| | | “THE WIND is whistling in the lane,” said Sybil. | |
| “Fairies whispering,” said Jane. | |
| “The leaves are sighing overhead.” | |
| “Songs of dying birds,” Jane said. | |
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| “The vines are dripping with the rain,” said Sybil. | 5 |
| “Diamond necklaces,” said Jane. | |
| “The toadstools perk their ugly heads.” | |
| “Cricket umbrellas,” Jane said. | |
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| “The water beats against the pane,” said Sybil. | |
| “Clouds are tapping drums,” said Jane. | 10 |
| “Let’s go ask for sugar-bread.” | |
| “Let’s do,” Jane said. | | | | |
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