Poetry Explorer- Classic Contemporary Poetry, HER OWN, by MAYME C. WYANT


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First Line: Faded not, nor fading, pictures bright
Last Line: Angel arms can draw her children near.
Subject(s): Aging; Death; Dead, The


Faded not, nor fading, pictures bright
In a realm unseen by common sight;
Countless children live, and move, and prove
All the constancy of mother love.

Though the years dim mother's mortal view,
Memory's eye remains forever true,
Giving to her soul the power to see
All her children as they used to be.

Though her ear be soundless, she can hear
Laughing voices ringing sweet and clear,
As her mind repeats their words and songs
E'en amid the din of outward throngs.

Seeing, hearing, feeling, all may go;
Death-claimed be her person. Even so,
Still in some fair place, all dimness clear,
Angel arms can draw her children near.





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