Poetry Explorer- Classic Contemporary Poetry, M.L.C.'S BIRTHDAY CROWN, by FRANCES RIDLEY HAVERGAL


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M.L.C.'S BIRTHDAY CROWN, by                     Poet's Biography
First Line: Only just a line to say
Last Line: In the presence of thy lord!
Subject(s): Birthdays


ONLY just a line to say,
Miriam, on this summer day,
What my spirit's love would breathe,
While thy birthday crown I wreathe.

Crown! How many a mingled thought
By that little word is brought!
Yet may each enlinkèd be
In a birthday wish for thee.

One who wears a crown should reign
Sovereign over some domain;
Held by thee, love's fairy sway
Still may every heart obey.

First we think of royal gems,
Coronets and diadems;
'Twere an idle wish, I ween,
Be thou happy as a Queen!

To another crown we turn,
While our loving hearts would burn,
Worn by Him who on the tree,
Miriam, hath died for thee.

By that thorn-enwoven crown,
By the life for thee laid down,
May thy every fleeting year
Bring thee to His love more near!

Then the crown of golden light,
Worn by those who walk in white,
May that be thy blest reward
In the presence of thy Lord!





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