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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
A TWILIGHT MEMORY, by MARGARET ELIZABETH MUNSON SANGSTER Poet's Biography
First Line: At fall of night, when shadows gray
Last Line: I dwell a safe and happy child.
Alternate Author Name(s): Van Deth, Gerrit, Mrs.
Subject(s): Memory
First Line: At fall of night, when shadows gray
Last Line: I dwell a safe and happy child.
Alternate Author Name(s): Van Deth, Gerrit, Mrs.
Subject(s): Memory
AT fall of night, when shadows gray
Enfold the feet of fading day,
Or on the far horizon's rim,
The rain-clouds gather vast and dim,
From some vague coast of memory,
A childhood scene returns to me.
I see my mother, sweet and fair,
Her gentle face 'neath shining hair.
I see myself, her little one,
With pensive looks, when day is done.
Uncertain what the dark may bring,
I nestle 'neath my mother's wing;
And even there, by fears possessed,
My trembling heart is not at rest.
A tender voice, I hear it yet,
Bids: "Light the lamps for Margaret."
And swift the cheery rays are poured
O'er curtained room and smiling board.
However thick the shadows meet
To-day around my weary feet,
No mother's presence at my side
Is strong to comfort, bless, and guide.
The dear one, lifted out of sight,
Dwells evermore in Love's own light;
But tones my heart can ne'er forget,
Above me sound in blessing yet;
And one by one, like stars that rise
Serene amid the steadfast skies,
The lamps of faith their glow divine
Diffuse around this life of mine,
And, sheltered e'en when storms are wild,
I dwell a safe and happy child.
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