Classic and Contemporary Poetry
MOTHER AND CHILD, by JANET HAMILTON Poet's Biography First Line: O come, little mary, the woods are in tune Last Line: The kingdom of heaven, and the light of his face. Alternate Author Name(s): Hamilton, Janet Thompson Subject(s): God; Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Mothers; Nature; Nature - Religious Aspects; Women In The Bible; Virgin Mary | ||||||||
O COME, little Mary, the woods are in tune With the birds and the breezes of bright sunny June, For the brook in the woodland to-day we are bound, With green leaves above us and blossoms around. To chase the swift minnow, and plash in the stream, Pick sorrel and flowers on its margin that gleam, And weave with green rushes a coronet fair To crown thy white brow and thy long, shining hair. Now warble thy wood notes, sweet bird of my heart, All Nature rejoices, and thou must take part In her hymn'd adorations, and raise thy soft eyes To thy Father who dwells in yon blue shining skies. How lovely the mingling of leaflet and flower! How sweet the wild music in woodland and bower! More lovely the gaze of thy worshipping eyes, And sweeter to heaven shall thine anthem arise. On this soft mossy bank, where a queen might recline, Where wild rose and hawthorn their branches entwine, Come seat thee, and listen the song of the thrush While the breeze rocks his young in their green cradle bush. Be grateful, dear Mary, what blessings are thine! Kind parents on earth, and a Father divine, The beauties of Nature, the riches of grace, The kingdom of heaven, and the light of His face. | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...MADONNA by KATHARINE LEE BATES BALLADE TO OUR LADY OF CZESTOCHOWA by HILAIRE BELLOC OUR LORD AND OUR LADY by HILAIRE BELLOC PLASTIC BEATITUDE by LAURE-ANNE BOSSELAAR A SONG OF MARY by LUCILLE CLIFTON ISLAND MARY by LUCILLE CLIFTON MARY'S DREAM by LUCILLE CLIFTON A BALLAD FOUNDED ON A REAL INCIDENT WHICH OCCURED IN HIGH LIFE by JANET HAMILTON |
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