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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
TO MUFFET, by ALMA TATUM GARNER
First Line: Early the fires of life burned fierce
Last Line: Melts the heart and soul.
Subject(s): Courage; Valor; Bravery
First Line: Early the fires of life burned fierce
Last Line: Melts the heart and soul.
Subject(s): Courage; Valor; Bravery
Early the fires of life burned fierce and smouldered,
And from red ashes there rose
Courage to live again and love
Better, and with a flame
That flickered not, nor faltered,
But burned to day's end and to night's.
Broad brow, nose slightly tilted, tender eyes
Speak steadfastness to truth and honor.
White throat like a column,
A structure, classical and beautiful.
The mobile mouth, yet undaunted
Melts the heart and soul.
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