Poetry Explorer- Classic Contemporary Poetry, A VALENTINE, by THOMAS AUGUSTINE DALY


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A VALENTINE, by                    
First Line: There was a time, when we were young together
Last Line: The rose of health.
Alternate Author Name(s): Daly, T. A.
Subject(s): Holidays; Life; Love; Valentine's Day; Youth


THERE was a time, when we were young together
And all the thorns of life were yet to seek,
This day brought roses, in the wintriest weather,
To burn your cheek.

Oh, not alone the wanton winds that sought you
Were wont your lilies to incarnadine;
Your roses deepened when the postman brought you
My valentine.

The words I wrote, my still fond breast remembers,
Were leaping tongues from out a heart of fire;
They breathed, nor have they lost in graying embers
Young love's desire!

But now, my dear, this fervent song I sing you
Has holier designs on heaven's wealth;
I pray this little valentine may bring you
The rose of health.





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