Poetry Explorer- Classic Contemporary Poetry, TO HELEN KELLER, by JOHN HAYNES HOLMES


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TO HELEN KELLER, by                     Poet's Biography
First Line: You are one of our great spirits
Last Line: You are a flaming beacon for us all.
Subject(s): Keller, Helen (1880-1968); Life; Love; Soul


You are one of our great spirits.
You have explored open ways into realms of darkness,
And by your high example of achievement
Brought emancipation to myriads of fettered souls.
But more than this --
You have brought light to those
Who have eyes and will not see,
And truth to those who have ears and will not hear.
In visions of a better day of justice,
Peace and brotherhood for mankind,
And in serene determination to speed
The coming of that great day upon the earth,
You are among the great leaders of our generation.
I salute you with reverence and gratitude
As I think of the clearness of your mind,
The love of your heart
And the valor of your spirit.
Alike in your thought and life,
You are a flaming beacon for us all.





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