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AT ONE AGAIN: 7. FATHERS by JEAN INGELOW

Poet Analysis

First Line: MOVE THROUGH THE BOWERING HOPS, O LOVERS, --
Last Line: LET THE MATTERS REST BETWEEN US -- REST
Subject(s): FATHERS;


Move through the bowering hops, O lovers, -
Wander down to the golden West, -
But two stand mute in the shade that covers
Your love and youth from their souls opprest.


A little shame on their spirits stealing, -
A little pride that is loth to sue, -
A little struggle with soften'd feeling, -
And a world of fatherly care for you.


One says: "To this same running water,
May be, Neighbor, your claim is best."
And one - "Your son has kissed my daughter:
Let the matters between us - rest."




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