Poetry Explorer- Classic Contemporary Poetry, MY WELCOME, by FRANCES RIDLEY HAVERGAL


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MY WELCOME, by                     Poet's Biography
First Line: I have waited for thy coming, love
Last Line: The truest, fondest sign.
Subject(s): Greetings


I HAVE waited for thy coming, love,
As the song-bird waits for spring,
Ere the echo of his merry lay
Makes the forest arches ring;
But when the spring is gone, love,
And summer's glory fills,
How musical the hush, love,
Between the shadowy hills.

I have waited for thy coming, love,
Yet bring to greet thee near,
Nor laugh, nor words, nor carol gay,
But stillness and a tear;
But if I know thy heart, love,
And if thou readest mine,
This welcome is the best, love,
The truest, fondest sign.





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