Poetry Explorer- Classic Contemporary Poetry, ADEST, by JOHN BANISTER TABB


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ADEST, by                     Poet's Biography
First Line: Heaven is not far,' the violet saith
Last Line: "that burns above."
Alternate Author Name(s): Father Tabb
Subject(s): Heaven; Paradise


"Heaven is not far," the Violet saith,
"The fragrance of my censer-breath,
That lures to Love,
Upon the altar whence it came
Commingles with the sacred flame
That burns above."





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