Poetry Explorer- Classic Contemporary Poetry, THE AFTERGLOW, by MARIANNE CLARKE


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THE AFTERGLOW, by                    
First Line: Enchanting vision stirred a weary heart
Last Line: Our yuletide gift in home-world every year.
Subject(s): Christmas; December; Peace; Nativity, The


Enchanting vision stirred a weary heart
As Christmas time made cold December see
Uplifting happiness the friendly part
Of golden sparks that grace the balsam tree;
Resplendent glory held a starry light
Renewing faith the Christ-child would recall
As rainbow colors fused in magic sight
That restful charm the heavens bring to all.
Content with life, both past and present glowed,
From hearth to hearth good wishes reached the crest,
As thought revealed more love in each abode
The herald's voice of peace by spirits blessed!
Exalted beauty pictured human cheer:
Our Yuletide gift in home-world every year.





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