Poetry Explorer- Classic Contemporary Poetry, AN ODE TO A MOUNTAIN, by VIRGINIA LEPORIN LEACH


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AN ODE TO A MOUNTAIN, by                    
First Line: O age-old mountain tall and grand
Last Line: As pure and rugged, mount, as thine!
Subject(s): Mountains; Hills; Downs (great Britain)


O age-old mountain tall and grand,
The cynosure of all the land --
So gaunt, impressive, nobly high
A silhouette against the sky.

When twilight shades are falling fast
Thy purple shadow softly cast
Illumes the hills which for a time
Reflects the grandeur that is thine.

A symbol of His might you stand,
A masterpiece from God's own hand.
I would to have this life of mine
As pure and rugged, Mount, as thine!





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