Poetry Explorer- Classic Contemporary Poetry, IRENE, by JOHN MARTIN SMITH


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IRENE, by                    
First Line: Life's charmed, restricted avenue
Last Line: From such a kind and loving soul.
Subject(s): Courts & Courtiers; Figurines; Retail Trade; Stores; Shops; Shopkeepers


Life's charmed, restricted avenue
Beauties pass in judged review—
Foremost in parade is seen
Curly head of dear Irene.

Calm, serene, with stately stride
Mindful not of visioned pride
Nor envied in the reign of queen
Unchallenged traits possess Irene.

From mystic stores that lie within
And kindly sea where smiles begin
Flows a fount of endless joy
All the gods of charm employ.

Fairer, fairer day by day
As men measure life's highway
Even time collects no toll
From such a kind and loving soul.





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