Poetry Explorer- Classic Contemporary Poetry, MARY CHILSON, by GEORGE BANCROFT GRIFFITH


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First Line: Fair beams that kiss the sparkling bay
Last Line: And poets' praise to mary due.
Subject(s): Boston


FAIR beams that kiss the sparkling bay,
Rest warmest o'er her tranquil sleep;
Sweet exile! love enticed away, --
The first on Plymouth Rock to leap!
Among the timid flock she stood,
Rare figure near the May-Flower's prow,
With heart of Christian fortitude,
And light heroic on her brow!
O ye who round King's Chapel stray,
Forget the turmoil of the street;
Though loftier names are round her, lay
A wreath of flowers at Mary's feet!
Though gallant Winslows slumber here,
E'en worthy Lady Andros too,
Her memory is still as dear,
And poets' praise to Mary due.





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