The collected poems of William Ellery Channing the younger, 1817-1901 | ||
TO MARJORIE—DREAMING
We must not weep, we will not moan;
Let all such things be deemed unknown.
Now for the words of livelong hope
In Marjorie's white horoscope!
Let all such things be deemed unknown.
Now for the words of livelong hope
In Marjorie's white horoscope!
Good-by to all that dims our eyes—
Welcome her, kind futurities!
Anthems of joy and hymns of gold—
All these let Marjorie infold!
Welcome her, kind futurities!
Anthems of joy and hymns of gold—
All these let Marjorie infold!
Yes, for that sweet and peaceful child,
That gift of beauty undefiled,
A smile of love, a song of joy,
Shall Marjorie's dream of life employ.
That gift of beauty undefiled,
A smile of love, a song of joy,
Shall Marjorie's dream of life employ.
I see the sunset o'er the hill,
The level meads with glory fill—
A gentle light, a heavenly balm,
Like Marjorie's soul, so clear and calm.
The level meads with glory fill—
A gentle light, a heavenly balm,
Like Marjorie's soul, so clear and calm.
The collected poems of William Ellery Channing the younger, 1817-1901 | ||