Classic and Contemporary Poetry
TO A FRIEND, by MRS. LOUIS SOLEM First Line: More precious by far than an exquisite pearl Last Line: For, my wonderful friend, I have you. Subject(s): Friendship | ||||||||
More precious by far than an exquisite pearl Is a friend -- one tested and true; Life gives nothing better to mortal below Than a friend who will love and trust you. A rose may be sweet, but I hold not more so Than a friend -- one who ever is near To shield you, protect you, and ah, what a joy, To cheer you when some days are drear. The sky may be dark -- the sun may not shine, My frail barque may be tossed, it is true; But I shall not be troubled, I shall not repine, For, my wonderful friend, I have you. | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...YOU & I BELONG IN THIS KITCHEN by JUAN FELIPE HERRERA JASON THE REAL by TONY HOAGLAND NO RESURRECTION by ROBINSON JEFFERS CHAMBER MUSIC: 17 by JAMES JOYCE CHAMBER MUSIC: 18 by JAMES JOYCE THE STONE TABLE by GALWAY KINNELL ALMSWOMAN by EDMUND CHARLES BLUNDEN TO AN ENEMY by MAXWELL BODENHEIM SONNET: 10. TO A FRIEND by WILLIAM LISLE BOWLES ON THE LOSS OF THE ROYAL GEORGE by WILLIAM COWPER THE SONG OF HIAWATHA: HIAWATHA'S WOOING by HENRY WADSWORTH LONGFELLOW SAPPHO AND PHAON: 2. THE TEMPLE OF CHASTITY by MARY DARBY ROBINSON |
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