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TO MUFFET by ALMA TATUM GARNER

First Line: EARLY THE FIRES OF LIFE BURNED FIERCE
Last Line: MELTS THE HEART AND SOUL.
Subject(s): COURAGE; VALOR; BRAVERY;
Early the fires of life burned fierce and smouldered,
And from red ashes there rose
Courage to live again and love
Better, and with a flame
That flickered not, nor faltered,
But burned to day's end and to night's.

Broad brow, nose slightly tilted, tender eyes
Speak steadfastness to truth and honor.
White throat like a column,
A structure, classical and beautiful.
The mobile mouth, yet undaunted
Melts the heart and soul.



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