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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
PANACEA, by ANNIE NYHAM SCRIBNER
First Line: When life proves disappointing
Last Line: Not a trace.
Subject(s): Healing; Cures
First Line: When life proves disappointing
Last Line: Not a trace.
Subject(s): Healing; Cures
WHEN life proves disappointing,
And sorrow seems anointing
Brows of care,
Take a brace and go a-sailing,
Either dolphin back or whaling,
Anywhere.
Fling your troubles to the breezes,
Where the salted Ocean sneezes
Spray your face --
Never mind the moments flying,
There'll be left of care and sighing,
Not a trace.
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