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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
MIDNIGHT, AND DAYBREAK: 2. DAYBREAK, by ALICE B. NEAL Poet's Biography First Line: Once more I sought the casement. Lo! A ray Last Line: "earth may be darkness -- heaven will give thee light." Alternate Author Name(s): Lee, Alice; Bradley, Emily | |||
Once more I sought the casement. Lo! a ray, Faint and uncertain, struggled through the gloom, And shed a misty twilight on the room; Long watch'd-for herald of the coming day! It brought a thrill of gladness to my breast. With clasped hands, and streaming eyes, I pray'd, Thanking my God for light though long delay'd -- And gentle calm stole o'er my wild unrest. "Oh, soul!" I said, "thy boding murmurs cease; Though sorrow bind thee as a funeral pall, Thy Father's hand is guiding thee through all -- His love will bring a true and perfect peace. Look upward once again, though drear the night; Earth may be darkness -- Heaven will give thee light." | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...DO NOT BLAME ME by ALICE B. NEAL MIDNIGHT, AND DAYBREAK: 1. MIDNIGHT by ALICE B. NEAL THERE'S NO SUCH WORD AS FAIL by ALICE B. NEAL DOMESDAY BOOK: BARRETT BAYS by EDGAR LEE MASTERS HIS MOTHER'S SERVICE TO OUR LADY by FRANCOIS VILLON THE PROTESTATION by THOMAS CAREW THE OLD ARM-CHAIR by ELIZA COOK FRAGMENTS INTENDED FOR DEATH'S JEST-BOOK: MOURNER'S CONSOLED by THOMAS LOVELL BEDDOES |
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