Graham's Magazine, Vol. XXXVI, No. 3, March 1850

The March issue opens with a sweeping tribute to the turning of the season, weaving together Spenser’s crisp descriptions, the ancient Saxon naming of “Leneth month,” and the lyrical voices of Shakespeare, Herrick and others. It paints a picture of larks trilling in clear skies, blackbirds echoing through still‑leafed groves, and the first tender buds daring to shed winter’s coat.

Interlaced with these classic allusions are fresh verses by an American poet who captures the storm‑tossed character of March, balancing harsh winds with the promise of sun‑lit days. The editor adds a thoughtful note on how March’s chill actually protects emerging buds, turning what seems harsh into nature’s disciplined preparation for bloom.

Together, the essays and poems create a vivid, almost tactile sense of the month’s energetic edge, inviting listeners to hear the chorus of birds, feel the brisk breezes, and share in the hopeful anticipation of spring’s full arrival.