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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
FANCIES, by OLIVA WARD BUSH Poet's Biography
First Line: Mid parted clouds, all silver-edged
Last Line: And life's strange tale is told.
Alternate Author Name(s): Bush-banks, Oliva Ward
Subject(s): African Americans - Women
First Line: Mid parted clouds, all silver-edged
Last Line: And life's strange tale is told.
Alternate Author Name(s): Bush-banks, Oliva Ward
Subject(s): African Americans - Women
Mid parted clouds, all silver-edged,
A gleam of fiery gold,
A dash of crimson-varied hues,
The Sunset Story's told.
A mirrored lake 'tween mossy banks,
A lofty mountain ridge,
A cottage nestling in the vale
Seen from a ruined bridge.
A woman longing to discern
Beyond the gleam of gold
A rush of memory, a sigh,
And Life's strange tale is told.
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