Poetry Explorer- Classic Contemporary Poetry, A FLOWER'S SONG, by ABRAM JOSEPH RYAN


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A FLOWER'S SONG, by                     Poet's Biography
First Line: Star! Star, why dost thou shine
Last Line: To be, like you, a star.
Subject(s): Stars


Star! Star, why dost thou shine
Each night upon my brow?
Why dost thou make me dream the dreams
That I am dreaming now?

Star! Star, thy home is high --
I am of humble birth;
Thy feet walk shining o'er the sky,
Mine, only on the earth.

Star! Star, why make me dream?
My dreams are all untrue;
And why is sorrow dark for me
And heaven bright for you?

Star! Star, oh, hide thy ray,
And take it off my face;
Within my lowly home I stay,
Thou, in thy lofty place.

Star! Star, and still I dream,
Along thy light afar
I seem to soar until I seem
To be, like you, a star.





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