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Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Searching... Subject: VIRGIN MARY Matches Found: 256 UPDATE command denied to user 'poetryex_users'@'localhost' for table `poetryex_poems`.`subcnt` "I SING OF A MAIDEN [OR, SYGE OF A MAYDEN]", by ANONYMOUS Poem Text First Line: I sing of a maiden that is makeles Last Line: Well may such a lady / goddes mother be Variant Title(s): Two Carols To Our Lady Subject(s): Christmas Carols;mary. Mother Of Jesus;religion;women - Bible; Virgin Mary;theology "LO, HOW A ROSE E'ER BLOOMING", by ANONYMOUS Poem Text Last Line: And share our every load Subject(s): Christmas;mary. Mother Of Jesus;women - Bible; "nativity, The;virgin Mary; "SALVE, SANCTA PARENS!", by ANONYMOUS Poem Text First Line: "hail, lovely lady, leman bright / mighty mother, and maiden mild" Last Line: "that we may sing with joy to thee, / salve, sancta parens!" Subject(s): Mary. Mother Of Jesus;women - Bible; Virgin Mary A CHILD'S PRAYER, by SILAS WEIR MITCHELL Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Holy mother! Holy mother! / in the dark I fear Last Line: One to waken me. Subject(s): Angels; Children; Jesus Christ; Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Prayer; Women - Bible; Childhood; Virgin Mary A CHRISTMAS EVE CHORAL, by BLISS CARMAN Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Halleluja! / what sound is this across the dark Last Line: Halleluja! Halleluja! Halleluja! Subject(s): Christmas Carols; Jesus Christ; Joseph, Saint (1st Century B.c.-a.d.); Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Women In The Bible; Virgin Mary A CHRISTMAS THOUGHT, by MARGARET ELIZABETH MUNSON SANGSTER Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: The sweetest gift the father's love Last Line: That thrilled the bethlehem way. Alternate Author Name(s): Van Deth, Gerrit, Mrs. Subject(s): Christmas; Gifts & Giving; Jesus Christ - Childhood & Youth; Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Women - Bible; Nativity, The; Virgin Mary A CRADLE SONG OF THE VIRGIN, by ANONYMOUS Poem Text First Line: The virgin stills the crying Last Line: "my jesu, sleep!" Subject(s): Jesus Christ - Childhood & Youth;mary. Mother Of Jesus;women - Bible; Virgin Mary A CRY TO MARY, by GODRIC Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Sainte marye virgine Last Line: Bring me winne with the self god. Alternate Author Name(s): Godric Of Finchale; Godric, Saint Subject(s): Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Women In The Bible; Virgin Mary A GOOD FRIDAY DEVOTION, by AMELIA WOODWARD TRUESDELL Poem Text First Line: Lo, even now, the sky's far rim Last Line: Forever more 'tis easter morn. Subject(s): Easter; Good Friday; Holidays; Holy Week; Jesus Christ = Suffering & Sacrifice; Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Women - Bible; The Resurrection; Virgin Mary A GOOD ORISOUN OF OUR LADIE, by ANONYMOUS Poem Text First Line: "christ's dear mother, mary mild" Last Line: "christ's dear mother, saint marie!' amen" Subject(s): Mary. Mother Of Jesus;women - Bible; Virgin Mary A HYMN TO THE VIRGIN, by ANONYMOUS Poem Text First Line: Of on that [pat] is so fayr and bright Last Line: "mayde milde, moder es / effecta" Variant Title(s): A Hymn To Mary;in Praise Of Mary Subject(s): Christmas;mary. Mother Of Jesus;women - Bible; "nativity, The;virgin Mary; A HYMN TO THE VIRGIN, by ANONYMOUS Poem Text First Line: "to one that is so fair and bright, / velut maris stella" Last Line: "and the pit hath closed, I wis, inferni!'" Subject(s): Mary. Mother Of Jesus;women - Bible; Virgin Mary A LILY OF THE FIELD, by JOHN BANISTER TABB Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: In all his glory, solomon Last Line: God stooped from highest heaven to bless. Alternate Author Name(s): Father Tabb Subject(s): Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Women - Bible; Virgin Mary A MADONNA OF DOMENICO GHIRLANDAJO, by LOUISE IMOGEN GUINEY Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Let thoughts go hence as from a mountain spring Last Line: God's meaning hand, thou chosen, upon thee. Subject(s): Ghirlandajo, Domenico (1449-1494); Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Women In The Bible; Ghirlandaio, Domenico (1449-1494); Bigordi, Domenico (1449-1494); Virgin Mary A MIRACLE OF OUR LADY, by ANONYMOUS Poem Text First Line: Whoso loves our lady aye / she his love will well repay Last Line: "mary maid, by this, thy might, / bring us safe to heaven so bright!" Subject(s): Mary. Mother Of Jesus;women - Bible; Virgin Mary A MOTHER UNDERSTANDS, by GEOFFREY ANKETELL STUDDERT-KENNEDY Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Dear lord, I hold my hand to take Last Line: The mystery of thy pierced hands—the broken bread. Alternate Author Name(s): Willie, Woodbine Subject(s): Jesus Christ = Suffering & Sacrifice; Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Mothers; Women - Bible; Virgin Mary A PRAYER TO THE VIRGIN, by ANONYMOUS Poem Text First Line: "gentle mary, noble maiden" Last Line: This our prayer is: hail! All hail! Subject(s): Mary. Mother Of Jesus;women - Bible; Virgin Mary A SAINT, by ELIZA KEARY Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Mary most pure Last Line: Is complete. Subject(s): Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Women In The Bible; Virgin Mary A SONG OF MARY, by AGNES H. BEGBIE Poem Text First Line: Closely to my heart I hold thee Last Line: Close this little one! Subject(s): Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Women In The Bible; Virgin Mary A SONG OF MARY, by LUCILLE CLIFTON Poem Full Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Somewhere it being yesterday Last Line: I smiling an ordinary smile Subject(s): Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Women In The Bible; Virgin Mary A SONG OF ST. ANNE, by KATHARINE TYNAN Poem Text Poem Explanation Poet's Biography First Line: Our lady in cold stable lay Last Line: And the rose-leaf of his hand. Alternate Author Name(s): Hinkson, Katharine Tynan Subject(s): Jesus Christ; Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Saints; Women - Bible; Virgin Mary A SONG TO MARY, by WILLIAM OF SHOREHAM Poem Text First Line: Marye, maide, milde and fre Last Line: And of davies kende. Subject(s): Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Women - Bible; Virgin Mary A WEATHER-DREAM, by ROSA MULHOLLAND Poem Text Poem Explanation Poet's Biography First Line: Mary and her angels Last Line: Torn from virgin mary's veil! Alternate Author Name(s): Gilbert, Lady Subject(s): Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Women - Bible; Virgin Mary AFTER OUR LADY'S PRESENTATION, by EMILY HENRIETTA HICKEY Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Wife, my wife our journey o'er Last Line: To her according to thy word! Subject(s): Angels; Babies; Heaven; Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Saints; Women In The Bible; Infants; Paradise; Virgin Mary AGATHA, by MARY ANN EVANS Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Come with me to the mountain, not where rocks Last Line: Give us with the saints a place! Alternate Author Name(s): Eliot, George; Cross, Marian Lewes; Evans, Marian; Ann, Mary Subject(s): Christianity; Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Pilgrimages & Pilgrims; Travel; Women; Women In The Bible; Virgin Mary; Journeys; Trips AISHAH SCHECHINAH, by ROBERT STEPHEN HAWKER Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: A shape, like folded light, embodied air Last Line: Her awful child: her son. Alternate Author Name(s): Hawker Of Morwenstow; Hawker, R. S. Subject(s): Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Women In The Bible; Virgin Mary AMORIS EXSUL: 12. IN SAINT-JACQUES, by ARTHUR WILLIAM SYMONS Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Tired with the sunlight, her eyes close in prayer Last Line: But I should see only the wax and paint. Subject(s): Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Women - Bible; Virgin Mary AMOURETTE, by BEATRICE LAGONE Poem Text First Line: Because we steal this nectar, sire Last Line: May triumph, dear, when other dreams are broken. Subject(s): Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Women In The Bible; Virgin Mary ANAGRAM OF THE VIRGIN MARY, by GEORGE HERBERT Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: How well her name an army doth present Last Line: In whom the lord of hosts did pitch his tent! Variant Title(s): Ana-{mary/army}gram;ana {mary Army} Gram;ana (mary Army) Gram Subject(s): Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Women In The Bible; Virgin Mary ANNA SPEAKS OF THE CHILDHOOD OF MARY HER DAUGHTER, by LUCILLE CLIFTON Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: We rise up early and Subject(s): Children; Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Mothers & Daughters; Women In The Bible; Women In The Bible; Childhood; Virgin Mary ANNOUNCEMENT, by ELIZABETH JANE COATSWORTH Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Let it be understood that I am don juan gomez Last Line: "and cry, ""don juan is praying, and must not pray in vain!" Alternate Author Name(s): Beston, Henry, Mrs. Subject(s): Don Juan; Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Prayer; Saints; Women In The Bible; Virgin Mary ANNUNCIATIO B.V., by JOSEPH BEAUMONT Poem Text First Line: Come every eare / that longs to heare Last Line: Eve's gall in maries sweets are drownd. Subject(s): Annunciation, The; Gabriel; Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Women In The Bible; Virgin Mary ANOTHER ON THE VIRGIN MARY, by ROBERT HERRICK Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: As sun-beames pierce the glasse, and streaming in Last Line: But, in a mother, kept a maiden-head. Subject(s): Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Women In The Bible; Virgin Mary ASSUMPTA MARIA, by FRANCIS THOMPSON Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Mortals, that behold a woman Last Line: All am I, and I am one. Subject(s): Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Women - Bible; Virgin Mary AT THE SHRINE, by GEORGE HERBERT CLARKE Poem Text First Line: Mary, humanity's woman, immaculate mother Last Line: Is it thou, thou alone, that art pure, and never another? Subject(s): Future Life; Humanity; Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Mothers; Women In The Bible; Retribution; Eternity; After Life; Virgin Mary AT THE SHRINE OF MARY, by FENTON JOHNSON Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Mary mother, we are twining flowers Last Line: "those are flowers our hearts have long enshrined." Subject(s): Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Women In The Bible; Virgin Mary AVE, by DANTE GABRIEL ROSSETTI Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Mother of the fair delight Last Line: O mary virgin, full of grace! Alternate Author Name(s): Rossetti, Gabriel Charles Dante Subject(s): Catholics; Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Women In The Bible; Roman Catholics; Catholicism; Virgin Mary AVE MARIA, by RACHEL ANNAND TAYLOR Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Ave, maria! I am tired Last Line: What it is to be so tired. Subject(s): Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Mothers; Women - Bible; Virgin Mary AVE MARIA GRATIA PLENA, by OSCAR WILDE Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Was this his coming! I had hoped to see Last Line: And over both with outstretched wings the dove. Alternate Author Name(s): Finga, O'flahertie Wills Subject(s): Bible; Jesus Christ; Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Religion; Women In The Bible; Virgin Mary; Theology BABY BOY, by IDELLA PURNELL Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: I knelt to the virgin mary. Help me, mary, to pray. Last Line: Oh, mary, make me as a child, and teach mine eyes to see! Subject(s): Jesus Christ; Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Prayer; Women - Bible; Virgin Mary BALLAD, by CHARLES D'ORLEANS Poem Text Poem Explanation Poet's Biography First Line: O praye for peace, sweet mayde marie Last Line: That peace, joy's treasure, maye befall. Alternate Author Name(s): D'orleans, Duc; Orleans, Charles Of Subject(s): Jesus Christ; Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Prayer; Women In The Bible; Virgin Mary BALLAD MADE AT THE REQUEST OF HIS MOTHER .. PRAY TO OUR LADY, by FRANCOIS VILLON Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Heaven's lady! Regent of this world terrene Last Line: And in this faith I mean to live and die. Alternate Author Name(s): Montcorbier, Francois De Subject(s): Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Mothers; Women - Bible; Virgin Mary BALLADE MADE FOR HIS MOTHER THAT SHE MIGHTE PRAYE, by FRANCOIS VILLON Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Ladye of heaven that o'er earth hath swaye Last Line: And in this faith I live and will goe hence. Alternate Author Name(s): Montcorbier, Francois De Subject(s): Faith; Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Mothers & Sons; Prayer; Women - Bible; Belief; Creed; Virgin Mary BALLADE TO OUR LADY OF CZESTOCHOWA, by HILAIRE BELLOC Poem Full Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Lady and queen and mystery manifold Alternate Author Name(s): Belloc, Joseph Hilaire Pierre Rene Subject(s): Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Women In The Bible; Virgin Mary BLESSED VIRGIN (WHY IS THE B.V. CLAD IN BLUE?), by JOHN BANISTER TABB Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Because when comes no cloud between Last Line: The livery of love. Alternate Author Name(s): Father Tabb Subject(s): Clothing & Dress; Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Women - Bible; Virgin Mary BOTTICELLI'S MADONNA IN THE LOUVRE, by EDITH WHARTON Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: What strange presentiment, o mother, lies Last Line: "say to her then: ""he also rose again." Subject(s): Botticelli, Sandro (1444-1510); Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Paintings And Painters; Women - Bible; Filipepi, Alesandro Di Mariano; Virgin Mary CAROL, by LOUISE IMOGEN GUINEY Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Vines branching stilly Last Line: But she hath kissed her flower where the wounds are to be. Subject(s): Christmas Carols; Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Women In The Bible; Virgin Mary CAROL, by LANGDON ELWYN MITCHELL Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Mary, the mother, sits on the hill Last Line: "sleep, jesu, sleep! Ei, jesu, ei," Alternate Author Name(s): Varley, John Philip Subject(s): Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Women - Bible; Virgin Mary CAROL FOR CHRISTMAS TIDE, by LOUISE IMOGEN GUINEY Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: The ox he openeth wide the doore Last Line: Between her bosom and his hayre! Variant Title(s): Tryste Noel Subject(s): Animals; Christmas; Jesus Christ; Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Oxen; Women In The Bible; Nativity, The; Virgin Mary CAROL NAIVE, by JOHN MCCLURE Poem Text First Line: Was never none other / like our god's mother Last Line: Like our god's mother. Subject(s): Christmas; Jesus Christ - Life & Ministry; Jesus Christ = Suffering & Sacrifice; Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Women - Bible; Nativity, The; Virgin Mary CHANT OF DEPARTURE; A MISSIONARY'S PRAYER, by ALFRED BARRETT Poem Text First Line: Woman who walked home on the arm of john Last Line: Stand by my side beneath the southern cross. Subject(s): Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Missionaries & Missions; Women In The Bible; Virgin Mary CHILD AND MOTHER, by JOHN BANISTER TABB Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Look on thy mother's face Last Line: "magnificat"" in wondering love to say." Alternate Author Name(s): Father Tabb Subject(s): Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Women - Bible; Virgin Mary CHILD OF MARY'S SOUL, by SUSIE MONTGOMERY BEST Poem Text First Line: The star came out to hail him Last Line: Come in and make me whole! Subject(s): Jesus Christ - Childhood & Youth; Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Women In The Bible; Virgin Mary CHILDLESS CHRISTMAS, by ROWENA MILLAR KELL Poem Text First Line: Mary, from your throne of grace Last Line: Who put no child tonight to bed. Subject(s): Childlessness; Christmas; Jesus Christ - Childhood & Youth; Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Women In The Bible; Nativity, The; Virgin Mary CHRIST THE MENDICANT, by JOHN BANISTER TABB Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: A stranger, to his own Last Line: A mother's love. Alternate Author Name(s): Father Tabb Subject(s): Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Mothers; Women - Bible; Virgin Mary CHRIST'S STAR, by CLYDE MCGEE Poem Text First Line: How many stars so high and white Last Line: Till we shall find the promised king! Subject(s): Bethlehem, Palestine; Jesus Christ - Childhood & Youth; Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Women - Bible; Worship; Virgin Mary CHRISTMAS, by CLYDE MCGEE Poem Text First Line: O babe who slept on mary's breast Last Line: "the swords of war at last are broken." Subject(s): Bethlehem, Palestine; Jesus Christ - Childhood & Youth; Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Women - Bible; Virgin Mary CHRISTMAS EPITHALAMIUM, by WILLIAM HERVEY ALLEN JR. Poem Text Poet Analysis First Line: Now comes the ordered prime Last Line: That holds all mystery. Alternate Author Name(s): Allen, Hervey Subject(s): Christmas; God; Jesus Christ - Life & Ministry; Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Women In The Bible; Nativity, The; Virgin Mary CHRISTMAS EVE, by KATHARINE TYNAN Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: It was the death-time of the year Last Line: For christ, our lord, is born again. Alternate Author Name(s): Hinkson, Katharine Tynan Subject(s): Christmas; Jesus Christ - Life And Ministry; Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Women - Bible; Nativity, The; Virgin Mary CHRISTMASSE DAY, by JOSEPH BEAUMONT Poem Text First Line: Wonders birthday / which maks't decembers face Last Line: It selfe more full on this contracting day. Subject(s): Christmas; Jesus Christ; Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Women In The Bible; Nativity, The; Virgin Mary COATLICUE'S RULES: ADVICE FROM AN AZTEC GODDESS, by PAT MORA Poem Full Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Rule 1: beware of offers to make you famous Subject(s): Chicanos; Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Mexico; Women In The Bible; Mexican Americans; Virgin Mary CONCERNING THE RIGHT TO LIFE, by JORIE GRAHAM Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: As I rounded the corner - noiselessly - as if wide unseeable Variant Title(s): The Right To Life Subject(s): Columbus, Christopher (1451-1506); Explorers; Holocaust, Jewish (1939-1945); Jews; Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Women; Women In The Bible; Exploring; Discovery; Discoverers; Shoah; Judaism; Virgin Mary CRADLE SONG, by ADELAIDE CRAPSEY Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Madonna, madonna / sat by the grey road-side Last Line: My baby, my dear son. Subject(s): Christmas; Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Women In The Bible; Nativity, The; Virgin Mary DE PROFUNDIS, by JOHN BANISTER TABB Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: I heed it all; no more Last Line: E'en all that god could tell. Alternate Author Name(s): Father Tabb Subject(s): Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Women - Bible; Virgin Mary DEDICATION, by JOSEPH KLING Poem Text First Line: Madre dolorosa / o madre mia! Last Line: Madre dolorosa mia! .... Subject(s): Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Women In The Bible; Worship; Virgin Mary ECCLESIASTICAL SONNETS: PART 2: 25. THE VIRGIN, by WILLIAM WORDSWORTH Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Mother! Whose virgin bosom was uncrost Last Line: Of high with low, celestial with terrene! Variant Title(s): Sonnet To The Virgin Subject(s): Catholics; Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Women In The Bible; Roman Catholics; Catholicism; Virgin Mary EPIPSYCHIDION, by PERCY BYSSHE SHELLEY Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Sweet spirit! Sister of that orphan one Last Line: And come and be my guest -- for I am love's. Subject(s): Gardens & Gardening; Love; Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Sea; Viviani, Teresa Emilia; Women In The Bible; Virgin Mary; Ocean FACES, by GEORGE HERBERT CLARKE Poem Text First Line: There are two pictures hanging on my wall Last Line: And mary maiden gray the mother of me! Subject(s): Creative Ability; Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Mothers; Religion; Women; Women In The Bible; Inspiration; Creativity; Virgin Mary; Theology FEAST OF THE PRESENTATION OF MARY IN THE TEMPLE, by ABRAM JOSEPH RYAN Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: The priests stood waiting in the holy place Last Line: Of faith, and hope, and everlasting rest. Subject(s): Catholic Church - Liturgy; Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Women - Bible; Virgin Mary FOR 'OUR LADY OF THE ROCKS' (BY LEONARDO DA VINCI), by DANTE GABRIEL ROSSETTI Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Mother, is this the darkness of the end Last Line: Amid the bitterness of things occult. Alternate Author Name(s): Rossetti, Gabriel Charles Dante Subject(s): Art & Artists; Leonardo Da Vinci (1452-1519); Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Paintings & Painters; Women In The Bible; Virgin Mary FOR A NUN, by LEO T. FOLEY Poem Text First Line: Mary - o mother of sorrow and queen of heaven! Last Line: Fold her, with tenderest love, to thy waiting heart. Subject(s): Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Women In The Bible; Virgin Mary FOR A VIRGIN AND CHILD, BY HANS MEMMELINCK, by DANTE GABRIEL ROSSETTI Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Mystery: god, man's life, born into man Last Line: Harsh nether darkness, and make painful moan. Alternate Author Name(s): Rossetti, Gabriel Charles Dante Variant Title(s): Sonntes For Pictures: 1. A Virgin And Child, By Hans Memmeling Subject(s): Jesus Christ - Childhood & Youth; Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Memmeling, John (1430-1495); Paintings And Painters; Women - Bible; Virgin Mary; Memling, Hans; Memlinc, Hans; Memmelinck, Hans FOR THE HOLY FAMILY, BY MICHELANGELO (IN THE NATIONAL GALLERY), by DANTE GABRIEL ROSSETTI Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Turn not to the prophet's page, o son! He knew Last Line: The seed o' the woman bruise the serpent's head. Alternate Author Name(s): Rossetti, Gabriel Charles Dante Subject(s): Catholics; Jesus Christ - Childhood & Youth; Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Michelangelo Buonarroti (1475-1564); Women In The Bible; Roman Catholics; Catholicism; Virgin Mary HERSELF, by KATHARINE TYNAN Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: She hath it in her keeping, the house quietly sleeping Last Line: Herself is lady of the house, its mother and queen. Alternate Author Name(s): Hinkson, Katharine Tynan Subject(s): Caregivers; Children; Jesus Christ; Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Mothers; Women - Bible; Childhood; Virgin Mary HIS MOTHER'S SERVICE TO OUR LADY, by FRANCOIS VILLON Poem Text Poem Explanation Poet's Biography First Line: Lady of heaven and earth, and therewithal Last Line: And in this faith I choose to live and die. Alternate Author Name(s): Montcorbier, Francois De Subject(s): Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Women - Bible; Virgin Mary HOLY FAMILY, by JOHANN WOLFGANG VON GOETHE Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: O child of beauty rare Last Line: He look'd upon the twain, like joseph standing by. Subject(s): Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Women In The Bible; Virgin Mary HOLY SONNET: ANNUNCIATION, by JOHN DONNE Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Salvation to all that will is nigh Last Line: Immensity cloysterd in thy deare wombe. Variant Title(s): La Corona: 2. Annunciation Subject(s): Annunciation, The; Bible; Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Religion; Women In The Bible; Virgin Mary; Theology HYMN IN THE ASSUMPTION (2), by RICHARD CRASHAW Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Hark! She is called, the parting hour is come Last Line: Sweet angels come, and sing the rest. Variant Title(s): In The Assumption;on The Assumption Of The Virgin Mary;on The Glorious Assumption Of Our Blessed Lady [or Virgin] Subject(s): Assumption, The (theology); Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Women In The Bible; Virgin Mary HYMN TO THE VIRGIN, by FREDERICK GODDARD TUCKERMAN Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Thou, o virgin of the virgins Last Line: Crowned, thou art reigning. Subject(s): Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Women - Bible; Virgin Mary HYMN: QUINQUAGESIMA SUNDAY, by REGINALD HEBER Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Lord of mercy and of might Last Line: Jesus, hear and save! Subject(s): God; Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Women In The Bible; Virgin Mary HYMN: THIRD SUNDAY IN LENT, by REGINALD HEBER Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Virgin-born! We bow before thee! Last Line: Blessed was she in her child! Subject(s): Lent; Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Women In The Bible; Virgin Mary IN A BOAT, by HILAIRE BELLOC Poem Full Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Lady! Lady! Last Line: A ship of pure gold Alternate Author Name(s): Belloc, Joseph Hilaire Pierre Rene Subject(s): Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Women In The Bible; Virgin Mary IN A NORMAN CHURCH, by VICTOR GUSTAVE PLARR Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: As over incense-laden air Last Line: Who bore the son of god. Subject(s): Children; Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Prayer; Religion; Women - Bible; Childhood; Virgin Mary; Theology ISLAND MARY, by LUCILLE CLIFTON Poem Full Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: After the all been done and I Last Line: What star still choosing? Subject(s): Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Women In The Bible; Virgin Mary JOSEPH, by ISABEL ECCLESTONE MACKAY Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Never in all her sweet and holy youth Last Line: Is not yet given ... One day I may know! Subject(s): Children; Christianity; Christmas; Jesus Christ - Childhood & Youth; Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Women - Bible; Childhood; Nativity, The; Virgin Mary JOSEPH AND MARY, by JAMES ELROY FLECKER Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Mary, art thou the little maid Last Line: Nor see his shining eyes. Subject(s): Joseph, Saint (1st Century B.c.-a.d.); Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Women In The Bible; Virgin Mary LAST OF MAY, TO THE CHILDREN OF MARY OF CATHEDRAL OF MOBILE, by ABRAM JOSEPH RYAN Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: In the mystical dim of the temple Last Line: For the last lovely evening of may. Subject(s): Mary. Mother Of Jesus; May (month); Women - Bible; Virgin Mary LINES FOR A DRAWING OF OUR LADY OF THE NIGHT, by FRANCIS THOMPSON Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: This, could I paint my inward sight Last Line: Forget to weep, forget to weep! Subject(s): Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Women - Bible; Virgin Mary LONELINESS, by KATHARINE TYNAN Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: He who had all else heaven and earth Last Line: For loneliness, for loneliness. Alternate Author Name(s): Hinkson, Katharine Tynan Subject(s): Fathers; God; Jesus Christ; Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Mothers; Solitude; Women - Bible; Virgin Mary; Loneliness LOS PASTORES DE BELEN: A SONG OF THE VIRGIN MOTHER, by FELIX LOPE DE VEGA CARPIO Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: As ye go through these palm-trees Last Line: Stay ye the branches. Alternate Author Name(s): Lope De Vega Subject(s): Christmas; Jesus Christ - Childhood & Youth; Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Women In The Bible; Nativity, The; Virgin Mary LOST BABIES, by ROSA MULHOLLAND Poem Text Poem Explanation Poet's Biography First Line: The lake's a lake of purple wine Last Line: "until they come, bide close to me!" Alternate Author Name(s): Gilbert, Lady Subject(s): Babies; Dreams; Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Women - Bible; Infants; Nightmares; Virgin Mary LOVE IN HEAVEN, by KATHARINE TYNAN Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: The child is rocked on mary's knees Last Line: "who lost thee yesterday but finds to-morrow." Alternate Author Name(s): Hinkson, Katharine Tynan Subject(s): Heaven; Jesus Christ; Love; Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Mothers; Sleep; Women - Bible; Paradise; Virgin Mary LULLABY OF THE VIRGIN, by ANONYMOUS Poem Text First Line: "sleep, child - thy mother's first-born" Last Line: A thousand songs of praise Subject(s): Jesus Christ - Childhood & Youth;mary. Mother Of Jesus;women - Bible; Virgin Mary MADONNA, by KATHARINE LEE BATES Poem Full Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Once we beheld ecstatic cripples flinging Subject(s): Miracles; Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Virgin Mary MADONNA IN FLANDERS, by ERNEST HARTSOCK Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Drunk as the glamor of disgrace Last Line: Hell's joke is heaven's epitaph. Subject(s): Death; Heaven; Hell; Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Mothers & Sons; Soldiers; Women In The Bible; Dead, The; Paradise; Virgin Mary MAJOLICA PLATE, by RUTH MASON RICE Poem Text First Line: Yellow and green, with garlands gay Last Line: Majolica chronicles have this plight. Subject(s): Mallorca; Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Women - Bible; Majorca; Virgin Mary MARIA IMMACULATA, by CONDE BENOIST PALLEN Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: How may I sing, unworthy I Last Line: Who found thee without spot and full of grace! Subject(s): Bible; Courts & Courtiers; Heaven; Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Women - Bible; Paradise; Virgin Mary MARY, by LUCILLE CLIFTON Poem Full Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: This kiss / as soft as cotton Last Line: I see a tree Subject(s): Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Mercy; Women In The Bible; Virgin Mary MARY, by NELLE COLLOW Poem Text First Line: O little town of nazareth Last Line: "my soul doth magnify the lord." Subject(s): Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Women In The Bible; Virgin Mary MARY, by AMANDA BENJAMIN HALL Poem Text First Line: Twice martha called remindingly, then torn Last Line: ". . . ""mary,"" . . . She called again. . . ." Alternate Author Name(s): Brownell, John A., Mrs. Subject(s): Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Women In The Bible; Virgin Mary MARY, by CARLA LANYON LANYON Poem Text First Line: When that my son was born in a little town Last Line: To keep a christian peace. Subject(s): Israel (state); Jesus Christ - Life & Ministry; Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Religious Discrimination; Women In The Bible; Virgin Mary; Religious Conflict MARY, by ROBERT NORWOOD Poem Text First Line: Fairest of women must have been that maid Last Line: When all the morning stars hosannaed earth! Subject(s): Christmas; Gabriel; Jesus Christ; Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Women - Bible; Nativity, The; Virgin Mary MARY, by JOHN BANISTER TABB Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Maid-mother of humanity divine Last Line: Of grace the sole immaculate design! Alternate Author Name(s): Father Tabb Subject(s): Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Women - Bible; Virgin Mary MARY AND CHILD, by CLYDE MCGEE Poem Text First Line: How lovingly she looked on him Last Line: Of cross against the sky? Subject(s): Angels; Heaven; Jesus Christ - Childhood & Youth; Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Mothers; Women - Bible; Paradise; Virgin Mary MARY AND GABRIEL, by RUPERT BROOKE Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Young mary, loitering once her garden way Last Line: The air was colder, and grey. She stood alone. Subject(s): Bible; Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Religion; Soldiers' Writings; Women In The Bible; Virgin Mary; Theology MARY AT THE CROSS, by CLYDE MCGEE Poem Text First Line: And mary stood beside the cross! Her soul Last Line: And grant their dead shall not have died in vain! Subject(s): Bible; Crucifixion; Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Women - Bible; Jesus Christ - Crucifixion; Virgin Mary MARY AT THE FEET OF CHRIST, by FELICIA DOROTHEA HEMANS Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Oh! Blest beyond all daughters of the earth! Last Line: Some one bright solemn star all its lone mirror fills. Alternate Author Name(s): Browne, Felicia Dorothea Subject(s): Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Women In The Bible; Virgin Mary MARY ON AUGUST THE FIRST, by FENTON JOHNSON Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: I heard the voice of mary in the cool of evening Last Line: "and thrice forgetful of the chariot of progress." Subject(s): Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Women In The Bible; Virgin Mary MARY'S BIRTHDAY, by FRANCES RIDLEY HAVERGAL Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: She is at rest Last Line: Her anthem they shall swell, her joy they too shall know. Subject(s): Birthdays; Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Women In The Bible; Virgin Mary MARY'S DREAM, by LUCILLE CLIFTON Poem Full Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Winged women was saying Last Line: I joined them, whispering / yes Subject(s): Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Women In The Bible; Virgin Mary MARY'S GIRLHOOD (FOR A PICTURE): 1, by DANTE GABRIEL ROSSETTI Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: This is that blessed mary, pre-elect Last Line: Because the fulness of the time was come. Alternate Author Name(s): Rossetti, Gabriel Charles Dante Variant Title(s): Mary's Childhood Subject(s): Christmas; Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Paintings & Painters; Women In The Bible; Nativity, The; Virgin Mary MARY'S GIRLHOOD (FOR A PICTURE): 2, by DANTE GABRIEL ROSSETTI Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: These are the symbols. On that cloth of red Last Line: Shall soon vouchsafe his son to be her son. Alternate Author Name(s): Rossetti, Gabriel Charles Dante Subject(s): Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Paintings And Painters; Women - Bible; Virgin Mary MARY, THE MOTHER OF JESUS, by GEORGE BARLOW (1847-1913) Poem Full Text Poet's Biography First Line: Had be but listened to my plea Subject(s): Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Virgin Mary MARY, THE SINNER, by JOHN BANISTER TABB Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Mary - 'tis a tender plea Last Line: Lo! He pardons thee! Alternate Author Name(s): Father Tabb Subject(s): Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Women - Bible; Virgin Mary MATER DEI, by KATHARINE TYNAN Poem Text Poem Explanation Poet's Biography First Line: She looked to east, she looked to west Last Line: Since god himself played by her gown. Alternate Author Name(s): Hinkson, Katharine Tynan Subject(s): Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Women - Bible; Virgin Mary MATER DOLOROSA, by LOUIS V. LEDOUX Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: O clinging hands, and eyes where sleep has set Last Line: For kingly death will wait until you come. Subject(s): Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Women In The Bible; Virgin Mary MATER DOLOROSA, by PATRICK MACGILL Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: He raised the latch in his father's door Last Line: For mary, mother, hears an' sees. Subject(s): Absence; Grief; Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Prayer; Solitude; Women - Bible; Separation; Isolation; Sorrow; Sadness; Virgin Mary; Loneliness MONSTRA TE ESSE MATREM, by EMILY HENRIETTA HICKEY Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: O mary mother, pray for one Last Line: Kneeling before the mercy gate. Subject(s): Catholics; Cavalry; Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Mothers; Prayer; Women In The Bible; Roman Catholics; Catholicism; Virgin Mary MOTHER AND CHILD, by JANET HAMILTON Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: O come, little mary, the woods are in tune Last Line: The kingdom of heaven, and the light of his face. Alternate Author Name(s): Hamilton, Janet Thompson Subject(s): God; Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Mothers; Nature; Nature - Religious Aspects; Women In The Bible; Virgin Mary MOTHER AND CHILD (WAR VICTIMS), by EVELYN D. BANGAY Poem Text First Line: We made room for you, remembering Last Line: Of golden love, and innocence, and tears. Subject(s): Children; Jesus Christ; Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Mothers; Women In The Bible; World War Ii; Childhood; Virgin Mary; Second World War MOTHER MOST POWERFUL, by THOMAS WALSH Poem Text First Line: That thou so often held him in thine arms Last Line: Shows thou wert mortal,—mother,—yea, and more! Alternate Author Name(s): Gill, Roderick; Strange, Garrett Subject(s): Jesus Christ - Childhood & Youth; Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Women - Bible; Virgin Mary MOTHERHOOD, by AGNES LEE Poem Text First Line: Mother of christ long slain, forth glided she Last Line: "I am the mother of iscariot." Alternate Author Name(s): Freer, Otto, Mrs. Subject(s): Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Mothers; Women In The Bible; Virgin Mary MOTHERHOOD: 1, by CLYDE MCGEE Poem Text First Line: The angels sang above the bed Last Line: There mary wept most bitterly. Subject(s): Crucifixion; Jesus Christ; Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Mothers; Religion; Women - Bible; Jesus Christ - Crucifixion; Virgin Mary; Theology MY MADONNA, by ROBERT WILLIAM SERVICE Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: I hailed me a woman from the street Last Line: Where you and all may see. Subject(s): Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Models; Women In The Bible; Virgin Mary MYRRH-BEARERS, by MARGARET JUNKIN PRESTON Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Three women crept at break of day Last Line: Their spices had been bruised for christ! Subject(s): Incense-trees; Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Religion; Women - Bible; Virgin Mary; Theology NOEL, by MARGARET MOORE MEUTTMAN Poem Text First Line: Bless all the little white things, holy mother Last Line: Bless all the little white things, holy mother. Subject(s): Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Women - Bible; Virgin Mary OBSERVATION (3), by ROBERT HERRICK Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: The virgin-mother stood at distance (there) Last Line: And then to weep they both were licensed. Subject(s): Bible; Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Religion; Women In The Bible; Virgin Mary; Theology ON CHRISTMAS EVE, by ZOE KINCAID BROCKMAN Poem Text First Line: When he was gone, and christ mass came to mary Last Line: To see this night a star and not a cross! Subject(s): Christmas; Death - Children; Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Mothers; Women In The Bible; Nativity, The; Death - Babies; Virgin Mary ON SEEING A PICTURE OF THE VIRGIN MARY; A FRAGMENT, by LUCRETIA MARIA DAVIDSON Poem Text First Line: Roll back, thou tide of time, and tell Last Line: Love's last, love's sweetest sacrifice. -- Subject(s): Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Paintings & Painters; Time; Women In The Bible; Virgin Mary ON THE INFANCY OF OUR SAVIOUR, by FRANCIS QUARLES Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Hail, blessed virgin, full of heavenly grace Last Line: The weed not being, I may adore the wearer. Variant Title(s): The Child Jesus Subject(s): Christmas; Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Women - Bible; Nativity, The; Virgin Mary ON THE MARIEN CAPELLE, CARLSBAD, by ROWLAND EYLES EGERTON-WARBURTON Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: One silver star with evening's twilight strove Last Line: Bows down in worship to the virgin-born. Alternate Author Name(s): Egerton-warburton, R. E. Subject(s): Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Shrines; Women In The Bible; Worship; Virgin Mary ORA PRO NOBIS, by ANNA HEMPSTEAD BRANCH Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: While I was still a child so young Last Line: Ave maria, ora pro nobis. Subject(s): Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Women In The Bible; Virgin Mary ORGAN SONGS: A CHRISTMAS CAROL, by GEORGE MACDONALD Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Babe jesus lay in mary's lap Last Line: Babe jesus said never a word. Subject(s): Christmas; Jesus Christ; Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Singing & Singers; Women - Bible; Nativity, The; Virgin Mary ORGAN SONGS: MARRIAGE SONG, by GEORGE MACDONALD Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: They have no more wine!' she said Last Line: Brimming full of heavenly wine. Subject(s): Cana, Galilee; Drinks & Drinking; Feasts; Jesus Christ; Marriage; Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Water; Wedding Song; Women - Bible; Wine; Weddings; Husbands; Wives; Virgin Mary; Epithalamium ORISON TO THE FIVE JOYS OF OUR LADY, by ANONYMOUS Poem Text First Line: "mary mother, hail to thee! / maid and mother, think on me" Last Line: "which for ever shall endure, / bring me, at thy will! Ave" Subject(s): Mary. Mother Of Jesus;women - Bible; Virgin Mary OUR LADY, by ROBERT SEYMOUR BRIDGES Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Goddess azure-mantled and aureoled Last Line: And complete the creation. Alternate Author Name(s): Bridges, Robert+(2) Subject(s): Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Women In The Bible; Virgin Mary OUR LADY, by MARY ELIZABETH COLERIDGE Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Mother of god! No lady thou Last Line: "and the rich he hath sent empty away." Alternate Author Name(s): Anodos Subject(s): Christmas; Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Women In The Bible; Nativity, The; Virgin Mary OUR LADY'S BIRTHDAY, by EMILY HENRIETTA HICKEY Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: The joy of the world is rising from out love's / infinite sea Last Line: To bear the immortal ave on music that has no end. Subject(s): Babies; Birth; Birthdays; Love; Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Religious Education; Women In The Bible; Infants; Child Birth; Midwifery; Virgin Mary; Sunday Schools; Yeshivas; Parochial Schools OUR LADY'S LULLABY, by RICHARD ROWLANDS Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Upon my lap my sovereign sits Last Line: Sing, lullaby, my life's joy! Alternate Author Name(s): Verstegen, Richard Subject(s): Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Mothers; Women In The Bible; Virgin Mary OUR LADY'S WELL, by FELICIA DOROTHEA HEMANS Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Fount of the woods! Thou art hid no more Last Line: Who hath made thee nature's own again! Alternate Author Name(s): Browne, Felicia Dorothea Subject(s): Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Ruins; Springs (water); Women In The Bible; Virgin Mary OUR LORD AND OUR LADY, by HILAIRE BELLOC Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: They warned our lady for the child Last Line: With the white moon at her feet. Alternate Author Name(s): Belloc, Joseph Hilaire Pierre Rene Subject(s): Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Women In The Bible; Virgin Mary PICTURES IN VERSE: 3. JESUS AND JOHN CONTENDING FOR THE CROSS, by RICHARD MONCKTON MILNES Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Give me the cross, I pray you dearest jesus Last Line: Of women first in honour and in woe! Alternate Author Name(s): Houghton, 1st Baron; Houghton, Lord Subject(s): Cross, The; Jesus Christ; Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Paintings And Painters; Pesaro, Simeone Da; Women - Bible; Virgin Mary PLASTIC BEATITUDE, by LAURE-ANNE BOSSELAAR Poem Full Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Our neighbors, the pazzotis, live in a long Last Line: To their last temptation. Subject(s): Blessings; Electricity; Extermination & Exterminators; Family Life; Insects; Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Neighbors; Toys; Women In The Bible; Relatives; Bugs; Virgin Mary PLUMAGE OF THE FLOWERS, by HANIEL (CLARK) LONG Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Tetlapan as a poet carried Last Line: "face-down in crimson dew." Subject(s): Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Mexico; Women In The Bible; Virgin Mary PORTUGUESE HYMN TO THE VIRGIN, WRITTEN AT SEA, by JOHN LEYDEN Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Star of the wide and pathless sea Last Line: Ave maris stella! Subject(s): Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Women In The Bible; Virgin Mary PRAYER TO THE VIRGIN OF CHARTRES, by HENRY BROOKS ADAMS Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Gracious lady: / simple as when I asked your aid before Last Line: The futile folly of the infinite! Subject(s): Catholics; Chartres, France; Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Women In The Bible; Roman Catholics; Catholicism; Virgin Mary PRO CASTITATE, by DIGBY MACKWORTH DOLBEN Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Virgin born of virgin Last Line: Love and love and love. Alternate Author Name(s): Dolben, Digby Augustus Stewart Mackworth Subject(s): Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Women In The Bible; Virgin Mary PURIFICATION OF YE B. VIRGIN, by JOSEPH BEAUMONT Poem Text First Line: May we have leave to ask, illustrious mother Last Line: By his owne death can make his mother live. Subject(s): Jesus Christ; Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Women In The Bible; Worship; Virgin Mary PURIFICATION OF YE B. VIRGIN (TO A BASE, A TENOR, AND TWO TREBLES), by JOSEPH BEAUMONT Poem Text First Line: How shall chrystall purer grow? Last Line: Sweet law of humilitie. Subject(s): Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Women In The Bible; Worship; Virgin Mary REGINA COELI, by COVENTRY KERSEY DIGHTON PATMORE Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Say, did his sisters wonder what could joseph see Last Line: Who was indeed thy god! Subject(s): Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Women - Bible; Virgin Mary REVAMPING THE VIRGIN, by KAREN SWENSON Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: How green the grass looks on the other side Last Line: To get it right this time and have a girl. Subject(s): Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Religion; Women; Women - Bible; Virgin Mary; Theology ROSA MYSTICA, by ANONYMOUS Poem Text First Line: There is no rose of such virtue Last Line: And follow we this joyful birth. / transeamus Variant Title(s): The Rose That Bore Jesu Subject(s): Jesus Christ;mary. Mother Of Jesus;women - Bible; Virgin Mary ROSA MYSTICA, by GERARD MANLEY HOPKINS Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: The rose is a mystery' -- where is it found? Last Line: Draw me by charity, mother of mine. Subject(s): Flowers; Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Roses; Women In The Bible; Virgin Mary SALVE DEUX REX JUDAEORUM, by AEMILIA (BASSANO) LANYER Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Sith cynthia is ascended to that rest Last Line: All what I am, I rest at your command. Alternate Author Name(s): Lanier, Emilia Subject(s): Adam & Eve; Bible; Elizabeth I, Queen Of England (1533-1603; Immortality; Jesus Christ; Man-woman Relationships; Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Women; Women In The Bible; Eve; Male-female Relations; Virgin Mary SON OF MARY, by JOHN BANISTER TABB Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: She the mother was of one Last Line: Yea: her love's beloved -- john. Alternate Author Name(s): Father Tabb Subject(s): Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Women - Bible; Virgin Mary SPONSA DEI, by KATHARINE TYNAN Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: The lamb of god! Yea, mary, and thy lamb! Last Line: For a sick child, his own and mary's son? Alternate Author Name(s): Hinkson, Katharine Tynan Subject(s): Children; God; Jesus Christ; Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Mothers; Women - Bible; Childhood; Virgin Mary SPRING IN NAZARETH, by ISABEL ECCLESTONE MACKAY Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: The spring is come!' a shepherd Last Line: Green, green, the barley and the corn! Subject(s): Christianity; Love; Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Shepherds & Shepherdesses; Spring; Women - Bible; Virgin Mary STABAT MATER, by AMELIA WOODWARD TRUESDELL Poem Text First Line: O thou mournful mother, standing by the cross with / eyes uplift Last Line: How a mother's pain may be a soul's sublime beatitude. Subject(s): Crucifixion; Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Mothers; Pain; Women - Bible; Jesus Christ - Crucifixion; Virgin Mary; Suffering; Misery STABAT MATER (1), by JOHN BANISTER TABB Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: In the shadow of the rood Last Line: With thy glory crowned. Alternate Author Name(s): Father Tabb Subject(s): Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Women - Bible; Virgin Mary STABAT MATER (2), by JOHN BANISTER TABB Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: The star that in his splendor hid her own Last Line: On tearful calvary. Alternate Author Name(s): Father Tabb Subject(s): Calvary; Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Women - Bible; Virgin Mary STABAT MATER DOLOROSA, by JACOPONE DA TODI Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Stood the afflicted mother weeping Last Line: Glories bright of paradise. Alternate Author Name(s): Jacopo Dei Benedeti; Bebedetti, Jacopo Subject(s): Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Religion; Women In The Bible; Virgin Mary; Theology STABAT MATER DOLOROSA, by JACOPONE DA TODI Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Stood the afflicted mother weeping Last Line: Glories bright of paradise. Alternate Author Name(s): Jacopo Dei Benedeti; Bebedetti, Jacopo Subject(s): Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Religion; Women In The Bible; Virgin Mary; Theology STABAT MATER SPECIOSA, by JACOPONE DA TODI Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Stood the lovely mother smiling Last Line: To the vision of his face! Alternate Author Name(s): Jacopo Dei Benedeti; Bebedetti, Jacopo Subject(s): Christmas; Jesus Christ; Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Women In The Bible; Nativity, The; Virgin Mary THE AFTER WOMAN, by FRANCIS THOMPSON Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Daughter of the ancient eve Last Line: This song is sung and sung not, and its words are sealed. Subject(s): Christianity; Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Women In The Bible; Virgin Mary THE ANNUNCIATION, by FELICIA DOROTHEA HEMANS Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Lowliest of women, and most glorified! Last Line: And own thyself the handmaid of the lord. Alternate Author Name(s): Browne, Felicia Dorothea Subject(s): Annunciation, The; Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Women In The Bible; Virgin Mary THE ANNUNCIATION, by ADELAIDE ANNE PROCTER Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: How pure, and frail, and white Last Line: Here at her feet. Alternate Author Name(s): Berwick, Mary Subject(s): Annunciation, The; Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Women - Bible; Virgin Mary THE ANNUNCIATION (1), by JOHN BANISTER TABB Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Ah! Naught in heaven, divinity beneath Last Line: In hers portrayed. Alternate Author Name(s): Father Tabb Subject(s): Annunciation, The; Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Women - Bible; Women In The Bible; Virgin Mary THE ANNUNCIATION (2), by JOHN BANISTER TABB Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Fiat' - the flaming word Last Line: Of life and light. Alternate Author Name(s): Father Tabb Subject(s): Annunciation, The; Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Women - Bible; Virgin Mary THE ASS SPEAKS, by KATHARINE TYNAN Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: I am the little ass of christ Last Line: The whip, for jesus christ his sake. Alternate Author Name(s): Hinkson, Katharine Tynan Subject(s): Asses & Mules; Christmas; Duty; Jesus Christ; Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Religion; Women - Bible; Nativity, The; Virgin Mary; Theology THE ASSUMPTION, by JOHN BEAUMONT Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Who is she that ascends so high Last Line: Flames with flames t'unite. Subject(s): Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Women In The Bible; Virgin Mary THE ASSUMPTION (1), by JOHN BANISTER TABB Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Behold! The mother bird Last Line: "thy fledgling calls thee home!" Alternate Author Name(s): Father Tabb Subject(s): Assumption, The (theology); Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Women - Bible; Virgin Mary THE ASSUMPTION (2), by JOHN BANISTER TABB Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Nor bethlehem nor nazareth Last Line: Were not his mother there. Alternate Author Name(s): Father Tabb Subject(s): Assumption, The (theology); Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Women - Bible; Virgin Mary THE ASTROLOGER PREDICTS AT MARY'S BIRTH, by LUCILLE CLIFTON Poem Full Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: This one lie down on grass Last Line: It will break here eye Subject(s): Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Women In The Bible; Virgin Mary THE BABE TO THE GIFT-BEARER, by JOHN BANISTER TABB Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: I cannot hold within my hands Last Line: Till I am older grown. Alternate Author Name(s): Father Tabb Subject(s): Jesus Christ - Childhood & Youth; Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Women - Bible; Virgin Mary THE BIRD OF CHRIST, by WILLIAM SHARP Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Holy, holy, holy Last Line: All the birds together. Alternate Author Name(s): Macleod, Fiona Subject(s): Birds; Faith; Jesus Christ; Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Rewards; Salvation; Self-immolation; Women - Bible; Belief; Creed; Virgin Mary THE BIRTH, by DONALD ROBERT PERRY MARQUIS Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: There is a legend that the love of god Last Line: A rain of spirit and a dew of song! Alternate Author Name(s): Marquis, Don Subject(s): Christmas; Jesus Christ; Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Miracles; Stars; Women - Bible; Nativity, The; Virgin Mary THE BLESSED VIRGIN, COMPARED TO THE AIR WE BREATHE, by GERARD MANLEY HOPKINS Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Wild air, world-mothering air Last Line: Fold home, fast fold thy child. Variant Title(s): Mary Mother Of Divine Grace, Compared Subject(s): Air; Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Women In The Bible; Virgin Mary THE CALL TO EVENING PRAYER, by SAROJINI NAIDU Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Allah ho akbar! Allah ho akbar! Last Line: Naray'yana! Naray'yana! Subject(s): Churches; Clergy; Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Prayer; Religion; Women - Bible; Cathedrals; Priests; Rabbis; Ministers; Bishops; Virgin Mary; Theology THE CANTERBURY TALES: PROLOGUE OF THE PRIORESS'S TALE, by GEOFFREY CHAUCER Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: O lord, oure lord, thy name how merveillous Last Line: "gydeth my song that I shal of yow seye." Subject(s): Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Women In The Bible; Virgin Mary THE CANTERBURY TALES: PROLOGUE TO SECOND NUN'S TALE, by GEOFFREY CHAUCER Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: The ministre and the norice unto vices Last Line: Now have I yow declared what she highte. Subject(s): Christmas; Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Women In The Bible; Nativity, The; Virgin Mary THE CHERRY TREE CAROL (1), by ANONYMOUS Poem Text First Line: Joseph was an old man Last Line: To see the uprising / of the heavenly king Subject(s): Christmas;mary. Mother Of Jesus;women - Bible; "nativity, The;virgin Mary; THE CHIEF WITNESS, by GEORGE HERBERT CLARKE Poem Text First Line: Her that hath hid a babe beneath her breast Last Line: "through me the race aspires from man to man!" Subject(s): Humanity; Jesus Christ; Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Mothers; Sons; Women In The Bible; Virgin Mary THE CHILD JESUS TO MARY THE ROSE, by JOHN LYDGATE Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: My father above, beholding the meekness Last Line: When they me pray for help in thy presence. Subject(s): Jesus Christ; Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Women - Bible; Virgin Mary THE CHRISTMAS STAR, by CLYDE MCGEE Poem Text First Line: Shine gently down, o radiant star Last Line: In every little baby's birth. Subject(s): Birth; Christmas; Jesus Christ - Childhood & Youth; Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Women - Bible; Child Birth; Midwifery; Nativity, The; Virgin Mary THE DEBTOR CHRIST, by JOHN BANISTER TABB Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: What, woman is my debt to thee Last Line: "I gave thee power to die." Alternate Author Name(s): Father Tabb Subject(s): Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Women - Bible; Virgin Mary THE EXPECTATION, by RICHARD LAWSON GALES Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Over the apple-trees with their red load Last Line: The earth will bear her longed-for perfect fruit. Subject(s): Christmas; Jesus Christ; Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Pregnancy; Women In The Bible; Nativity, The; Virgin Mary THE FESTUBERT SHRINE, by EDMUND CHARLES BLUNDEN Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: A sycamore on either side Last Line: We are no less poor than they. Alternate Author Name(s): Blunden, Edmund Subject(s): Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Prayer; Women In The Bible; World War I; Virgin Mary; First World War THE FIRST CHRISTMAS, by AMELIA WOODWARD TRUESDELL Poem Text First Line: O mary, drooping by the door Last Line: Before thy son, the king. Subject(s): Christmas; Holidays; Jesus Christ - Childhood & Youth; Love; Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Women - Bible; Nativity, The; Virgin Mary THE FIVE JOYS OF THE VIRGIN MARY, by RICHARD ROLLE OF HAMPOLE Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Full many a man a song doth find / for her who gladdens all mankind Last Line: E'en in our utmost need. Subject(s): Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Women - Bible; Virgin Mary THE FULFILMENT, by KATHARINE TYNAN Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Who are these that go with our girl white as snow Last Line: Sets all the roses swinging in heaven's bower. Alternate Author Name(s): Hinkson, Katharine Tynan Subject(s): God; Jesus Christ; Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Saints; Women - Bible; Virgin Mary THE GENTLEST LADY, by DOROTHY PARKER Poem Full Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: They say he was a serious child Alternate Author Name(s): Rothschild, Dorothy Subject(s): Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Women - Bible; Virgin Mary THE GHYRLOND OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARIE, by BEN JONSON Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Here, are five letters in this blessed name Last Line: As if they adored the head, whereon they're fixed. Variant Title(s): The Garland Of The Blessed Virgin Mary Subject(s): Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Women In The Bible; Virgin Mary THE GOSPEL WOMEN: 1. THE MOTHER MARY, by GEORGE MACDONALD Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Mary, to thee the heart was given Last Line: His life from hers he drew. Subject(s): Bible; Drinks & Drinking; Family Life; Grief; Jesus Christ; Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Mothers; Women - Bible; Wine; Relatives; Sorrow; Sadness; Virgin Mary THE GREY COUNTRY, by KATHARINE TYNAN Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: I dreamt a dream on november night Last Line: Hiding them warm in her blue cloak. Alternate Author Name(s): Hinkson, Katharine Tynan Subject(s): Caregivers; Comfort; Dreams; Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Purgatory; Women - Bible; Nightmares; Virgin Mary THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION, by JOHN BANISTER TABB Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: A dewdrop of the darkness born Last Line: Wherewith was veiled divinity. Alternate Author Name(s): Father Tabb Subject(s): Birth; Conception; Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Women - Bible; Child Birth; Midwifery; Virgin Mary THE ITALIAN GIRL'S HYMN TO THE VIRGIN, by FELICIA DOROTHEA HEMANS Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: In the deep hour of dreams Last Line: And maiden's heart, blest mother, guide and save! Alternate Author Name(s): Browne, Felicia Dorothea Subject(s): Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Women In The Bible; Virgin Mary THE KNOT, by HENRY VAUGHAN Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Bright queen of heaven! God's virgin spouse Last Line: United keeps for ever. Alternate Author Name(s): Silurist Subject(s): Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Women - Bible; Virgin Mary THE LADY OF THE LAKE: CANTO 1. THE CHASE, by WALTER SCOTT Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Harp of the north! That mouldering long hast hung Last Line: And morning dawned on ben-venue. Subject(s): Courage; Evening; Fairies; Holidays; Katrine, Loch (scotland); Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Trees; Women - Bible; Valor; Bravery; Sunset; Twilight; Elves; Virgin Mary THE LILY, by ROWLAND EYLES EGERTON-WARBURTON Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Glory of flowers! Pre-eminent o'er all Last Line: The virgin mother of all nations blest! Alternate Author Name(s): Egerton-warburton, R. E. Subject(s): Flowers; Lilies; Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Women In The Bible; Virgin Mary THE LITTLE GHOST, by KATHARINE TYNAN Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: The stars began to peep Last Line: And knows that it is well. Alternate Author Name(s): Hinkson, Katharine Tynan Subject(s): Children; Ghosts; God; Jesus Christ; Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Mothers; Supernatural; Women - Bible; Childhood; Virgin Mary THE MADONNA'S ISLE, by GEORGE MURRAY (1830-1910) Poem Text First Line: Embosomed on the deep there lay Last Line: Still kneeling on the shore! Subject(s): Islands; Jesus Christ; Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Women - Bible; Virgin Mary THE MATER PIA, by AMELIA WOODWARD TRUESDELL Poem Text First Line: Softly the fading moon dies in the sky Last Line: Lullaby, lullaby, god is with thee. Subject(s): Catholic Church - Liturgy; Jesus Christ = Suffering & Sacrifice; Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Messiah; Religion; Women - Bible; Virgin Mary; Theology THE MATERNITY, by JOHN BANISTER TABB Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: One through mother mary, we Last Line: Earth had closer claims of love. Alternate Author Name(s): Father Tabb Subject(s): Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Women - Bible; Virgin Mary THE MAY MAGNIFICAT, by GERARD MANLEY HOPKINS Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: May is mary's month, and I Last Line: In god who was her salvation. Subject(s): Mary. Mother Of Jesus; May (month); Women In The Bible; Virgin Mary THE MEMORIAL OF MARY, by FELICIA DOROTHEA HEMANS Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Thou hast thy record in the monarch's hall Last Line: One lowly offering of exceeding love. Alternate Author Name(s): Browne, Felicia Dorothea Subject(s): Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Women In The Bible; Virgin Mary THE MERCY SEAT, by NORMAN DUBIE Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: He sat in an enamel tub with a black Last Line: While he was content to settle on the facts... Subject(s): Angels; Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Mercy; Salvation; Vision; Women In The Bible; Virgin Mary THE MILD MADONNA, by BEULAH MAY Poem Text First Line: The mild madonna has her shrine Last Line: To bless them every one. Subject(s): Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Shrines; Women - Bible; Virgin Mary THE MONTH OF MARY; A SONG, by JOHN HENRY NEWMAN Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Green are the leaves, and sweet the flowers Last Line: And they will ne'er decay. Subject(s): Mary. Mother Of Jesus; May (month); Women - Bible; Virgin Mary THE NATIVITY, by EDNA DEAN PROCTOR Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Down kedron's vale the wind blows chill Last Line: To find the manger-cradled king. Alternate Author Name(s): Dean Subject(s): Bethlehem, Palestine; Christmas; Jesus Christ; Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Women - Bible; Nativity, The; Virgin Mary THE NEW JERUSALEM, by ANONYMOUS Poem Text First Line: "hierusalem, my happy home" Last Line: "would god my woes were at an end, / thy joys that I might see!" Variant Title(s): The Heavenly City Subject(s): Death;jerusalem;mary. Mother Of Jesus;women - Bible; "dead, The;virgin Mary; THE PASSION OF MARY; VERSES IN PASSION-TIDE, by FRANCIS THOMPSON Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: O lady mary, thy bright crown Last Line: O light in light, shine down from heaven! Subject(s): Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Women - Bible; Virgin Mary THE PLACE OF REST, by GEORGE WILLIAM RUSSELL Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Unto the deep the deep heart goes Last Line: The mother takes her child again. Alternate Author Name(s): A. E. Subject(s): Comfort; Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Religion; Women - Bible; Virgin Mary; Theology THE PURIFICATION, by JOHN BANISTER TABB Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Where, woman is thine offering Last Line: "and I, the mother-dove." Alternate Author Name(s): Father Tabb Subject(s): Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Women - Bible; Virgin Mary THE PURIFICATION OF ST. MARY THE VIRGIN, by CHRISTINA GEORGINA ROSSETTI Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Purity born of a maid Last Line: Her god and redeemer and child. Alternate Author Name(s): Alleyne, Ellen; Rossetti, Christina Subject(s): Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Virtue; Women - Bible; Virgin Mary THE QUEEN OF THE YEAR, by EDNA DEAN PROCTOR Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: When suns are low, and nights are long Last Line: With the christ-child in her arms. Alternate Author Name(s): Dean Subject(s): Christmas; Jesus Christ - Childhood & Youth; Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Women - Bible; Nativity, The; Virgin Mary THE RUNE OF THE SORROW OF WOMEN, by WILLIAM SHARP Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: This is the rune of the women who bear in sorrow Last Line: Bitter the sorrow of bearing only to end with the parting. Alternate Author Name(s): Macleod, Fiona Subject(s): Farewell; God; Grief; Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Pain; Pregnancy; Weariness; Women; Women - Bible; Parting; Sorrow; Sadness; Virgin Mary; Suffering; Misery; Fatigue THE SECRET (F.P.D.), by CAROLINE GILTINAN Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: In bethlehem the stable was small and mean and old Last Line: Then held him close against her breast, for little jesus smiled. Alternate Author Name(s): Harlow, Leo P., Mrs. Subject(s): Jesus Christ - Childhood & Youth; Jesus Christ - Legends; Joseph, Saint (1st Century B.c.-a.d.); Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Women In The Bible; Virgin Mary THE SHRINES OF MARY, by ADELAIDE ANNE PROCTER Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: There are many shrines of our lady Last Line: The throne of the queen of heaven. Alternate Author Name(s): Berwick, Mary Subject(s): Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Shrines; Women - Bible; Virgin Mary THE SISTER AT A MATERNITY HOSPITAL, by R. ALEXANDER BATE Poem Text First Line: When sister through the doorway peeps Last Line: Madonna and the child asleep. Subject(s): Birth; Jesus Christ; Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Religion; Sisters; Women In The Bible; Child Birth; Midwifery; Virgin Mary; Theology THE SISTINE MADONNA, by HARRIET ELEANOR HAMILTON (BAILLE) KING Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: She treads the unseen stair of heaven Last Line: When they revisit the home they left. Alternate Author Name(s): Hamilton-king, Harriet Eleanor Subject(s): Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Women In The Bible; Virgin Mary THE SONG OF THE BEGGING CRIPPLE, by JEAN RICHEPIN Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Worthy masters, worthy wives Last Line: Spare a mite for me! Subject(s): Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Mites; Women - Bible; Virgin Mary THE SONG OF THE VIRGIN, by FELICIA DOROTHEA HEMANS Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Yes, as a sunburst flushing mountain-snow Last Line: Being of god, and therefore not to die. Alternate Author Name(s): Browne, Felicia Dorothea Subject(s): Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Women In The Bible; Virgin Mary THE SPINNER, by CHARLES LEO O'DONNELL Poem Text First Line: Mary the mother of jesus, / a lady of high degree Last Line: Her tears falling down on his hands. Subject(s): Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Women - Bible; Virgin Mary THE TREE (2), by JOHN BANISTER TABB Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Thou art the blessed tree Last Line: Of love divine. Alternate Author Name(s): Father Tabb Subject(s): Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Trees; Women - Bible; Virgin Mary THE TRYST AT BETHLEHEM, by MARY FRANCES MARTIN Poem Text First Line: The daily tasks are set aside Last Line: "my tryst at bethlehem." Alternate Author Name(s): Cearnach, Conal Subject(s): Bethlehem, Palestine; Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Travel; Women - Bible; Virgin Mary; Journeys; Trips THE UNIVERSAL MOTHER, by SABINE BARING-GOULD Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: When by the hand of god man was created Last Line: "come, child of mine, and slumber in my bosom." Subject(s): Jews; Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Mothers; Women In The Bible; Judaism; Virgin Mary THE VIRGIN MARY (1), by ROBERT HERRICK Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: To work a wonder, god would have her shown Last Line: At once, a bud, and yet a rose full-blowne. Subject(s): Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Women In The Bible; Virgin Mary THE VIRGIN MARY (2), by ROBERT HERRICK Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: The virgin marie was (as I have read) Last Line: Once shut, was never to be open'd more. Subject(s): Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Women In The Bible; Virgin Mary THE VIRGIN MARY TO CHRIST ON THE CROSS, by ROBERT SOUTHWELL Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: What mist hath dimmed that glorious face Last Line: Let sorrow string my heavy lute. Subject(s): Crucifixion; Grief; Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Women - Bible; Jesus Christ - Crucifixion; Sorrow; Sadness; Virgin Mary THE VIRGIN MARY TO THE CHILD JESUS, by ELIZABETH BARRETT BROWNING Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Sleep, sleep, mine holy one! Last Line: Wak'st thou, o loving one? Subject(s): Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Women In The Bible; Virgin Mary THE VIRGIN MOTHER, by GEORGE WILLIAM RUSSELL Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Who is that goddess to whom men should pray Last Line: As you with erring reverence overhead. Alternate Author Name(s): A. E. Subject(s): Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Women - Bible; Virgin Mary THE VIRGIN OF SAINT MARK'S; THE SACRISTAN'S STORY, by EDNA DEAN PROCTOR Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Hid in a secret recess Last Line: Keeps watch forevermore! Alternate Author Name(s): Dean Subject(s): Churches; Jesus Christ; Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Venice, Italy; Women - Bible; Cathedrals; Virgin Mary THE VIRGIN'S CRADLE-HYMN; COPIED FROM A PRINT OF THE VIRGIN, by ANONYMOUS Poem Text First Line: "sleep, sweet babe! My cares beguiling" Last Line: "come, soft slumber, balmily" Subject(s): Jesus Christ - Childhood & Youth;mary. Mother Of Jesus;women - Bible; Virgin Mary THE VIRGIN'S LULLABY (PIEDMONTESE), by ANONYMOUS Poem Text First Line: "sleep, oh sleep, dear baby mine" Last Line: "sleep my child, and lullaby" Subject(s): Jesus Christ - Childhood & Youth;mary. Mother Of Jesus;women - Bible; Virgin Mary THE VIRGIN'S LULLABY (SICILIAN), by ANONYMOUS Poem Text First Line: The virgin thus to jesus did sing Last Line: "sleep now that my tears freely may flow." Subject(s): Jesus Christ - Childhood & Youth;mary. Mother Of Jesus;women - Bible; Virgin Mary THE VISION OF JESUS, by KATHARINE TYNAN Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Sweetest son, what dost thou see? Last Line: The shadows of three gaunt crosses fall. Alternate Author Name(s): Hinkson, Katharine Tynan Subject(s): Children; Crucifixion; Jesus Christ; Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Mothers; Predestination; Vision; Women - Bible; Childhood; Jesus Christ - Crucifixion; Virgin Mary THE VISITATION OF OUR LADY, by EMILY HENRIETTA HICKEY Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Who is passing along to-day Last Line: In the time of love's dear visiting. Subject(s): Catholics; Heaven; Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Women In The Bible; Roman Catholics; Catholicism; Paradise; Virgin Mary THE WAYSIDE VIRGIN, by LANGDON ELWYN MITCHELL Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: I am the virgin; from this granite ledge Last Line: Felt the first sunshine of the early spring! Alternate Author Name(s): Varley, John Philip Subject(s): Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Women - Bible; Virgin Mary TO A PICTURE OF THE MADONNA, by FELICIA DOROTHEA HEMANS Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Fair vision! Thou'rt from sunny skies Last Line: Ave! Such power be ever thine! Alternate Author Name(s): Browne, Felicia Dorothea Subject(s): Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Women In The Bible; Virgin Mary TO ONE CONSECRATED, by GEORGE WILLIAM RUSSELL Poem Text Poem Explanation Poet's Biography First Line: Your paths were all unknown to us Last Line: But not its ring of wounding spears. Alternate Author Name(s): A. E. Subject(s): Jesus Christ; Jesus Christ = Suffering & Sacrifice; Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Women - Bible; Virgin Mary TO OTHER MARYS, by MARY CAROLYN DAVIES Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Christ said, 'mary,' as he walked within the garden Last Line: "mary"" was the first name that god ever said." Alternate Author Name(s): Davis, Leland, Mrs.; Pawtuxie Subject(s): Mary (name); Mary Magdalen; Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Names; Women In The Bible; Mary Magdalene; Virgin Mary TO OUR BLESSED LADY (1), by HENRY CONSTABLE Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: In that (o queen of queens) thy birth was free Last Line: Who had your god for father, spouse and son? Subject(s): Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Women In The Bible; Virgin Mary TO OUR BLESSED LADY (2), by HENRY CONSTABLE Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Sovereign of queens: if vain ambition move Last Line: And, jealous, bids me love her alone. Subject(s): Ambition; Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Women In The Bible; Worship; Virgin Mary TO THE COUNTESS OF DORSET, by MATTHEW PRIOR Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: See here how bright the first-born virgin shone Last Line: There's no way to be safe, but not to see. Subject(s): Beauty; Love; Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Milton, John (1608-1674); Women - Bible; Virgin Mary TO THE HOLY VIRGIN, by CHARLES TENNYSON TURNER Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Mother of him who made us! First of mothers! Last Line: Far in the past, with jesus and with john! Subject(s): Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Women - Bible; Virgin Mary TO THE MOTHER OF CHRIST, THE SON OF MAN, by ALICE MEYNELL Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: We too (one cried), we too Last Line: Of our humanity. Alternate Author Name(s): Meynell, Wilfrid, Mrs.; Thompson, Alice Christina Subject(s): Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Women - Bible; Virgin Mary TO THE UNKNOWN EROS: BOOK 2: 17. THE CHILD'S PURCHASE; A PROLOGUE, by COVENTRY KERSEY DIGHTON PATMORE Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: As a young child, whose mother, for a jest Last Line: Which he who does it deems impossible!' Subject(s): Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Women - Bible; Virgin Mary TO THE UNKNOWN EROS: BOOK 2: 7. TO THE BODY, by COVENTRY KERSEY DIGHTON PATMORE Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Creation's and creator's crowning good Last Line: Quick, tender, virginal, and unprofaned! Subject(s): Bible; Elijah; Feet; Hair; Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Women In The Bible; Virgin Mary TO THE VIRGIN, by FRIEDRICH LEOPOLD VON HARDENBERG Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: A thousand hands, devoutly tender Last Line: My whole rapt being—heart and mind. Alternate Author Name(s): Novalis Subject(s): Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Women In The Bible; Virgin Mary TO THE VIRGIN, by JOHN LYDGATE Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Queen of heaven, of hell eke emperess Last Line: To thy five joys that have devotion. Subject(s): Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Women - Bible; Virgin Mary TOWARDS DEMOCRACY: PART 3. O TENDER HEART, by EDWARD CARPENTER Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: O tender heart of our humanity Last Line: All suffering for thy dear sake is holy. Subject(s): Crucifixion; Hearts; Humanity; Love; Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Pain; Religion; Women In The Bible; Jesus Christ - Crucifixion; Virgin Mary; Suffering; Misery; Theology UNBORN, by CAROLINE GILTINAN Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Mary, full of grace thou art Last Line: These months when god is part of thee! Alternate Author Name(s): Harlow, Leo P., Mrs. Subject(s): God; Jesus Christ - Childhood & Youth; Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Women In The Bible; Virgin Mary UNCERTAINTY, by NOLANNE O'HAIR Poem Text First Line: If I had been thy mother, holy child Last Line: Have given thee as mary gave? ... O holy child... Subject(s): Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Women - Bible; Virgin Mary VERSES WRITTEN UNDER A PRINT, by JOHN BYROM Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: See represented here, in light and shade Last Line: The birth of jesus in the human soul. Variant Title(s): The Salutation Of The Blessed Virgin Subject(s): Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Women In The Bible; Virgin Mary VIRGINITIE, by JOSEPH BEAUMONT Poem Text First Line: Jewell of jewells, richer far Last Line: All creatures come in virgin puritie. Subject(s): Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Virginity; Women In The Bible; Virgin Mary; Vestals WHY DIDN'T ANYONE TELL HESTER PRYNNE?, by KAREN SWENSON Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Pity him up to his waist in middle age Last Line: "gabriel told me to." Subject(s): Hawthorne, Nathaniel (1804-1864); Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Women - Bible; Virgin Mary |
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