Poetry Explorer- Classic Contemporary Poetry, GRIEF-SONG, by FRANCES BARBER


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GRIEF-SONG, by                    
First Line: Weave me a gorgeous garland
Last Line: Past reach of circumstance!
Subject(s): Grief; Sorrow; Sadness


Weave me a gorgeous garland
Plaited with ferns and leaves,
Twining earth's gayer blossoms;
Only the spirit grieves!

Lips should continue singing
Songs which have always borne
Voices to exultation; --
Why should mere voices mourn?

Mind may with feet and body
Tune to a fervid dance,
Rhythmic beyond its music,
Past reach of circumstance!





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