Poetry Explorer- Classic Contemporary Poetry, LIFE'S SECRETS, by ELIZA TIMBERLAKE DAVIS


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LIFE'S SECRETS, by                    
First Line: The dreams of youth to ripe fruition never came
Last Line: The secrets of life's day with me abide.
Subject(s): Aging; Friendship; Secrets


The dreams of youth to ripe fruition never came;
No vain regrets for what I sought are mine;
The wine of life, to very dregs, I drain;
And all its richness in my heart I find.

I have a friend or two, some loved ones dear,
Who smile with me their love and friendship true,
And drop with mine a sympathizing tear
When sorrows come, and strengthen me anew.

I have the dawns and sunsets of the years;
Mine are the seasons, with their changing hue:
For me the massive mountain peak uprears;
Before me spreads the ocean, deep and blue.

The lilt of bird song from the waving trees;
The voice of childhood, with its laughter sweet;
The strains of music on the evening breeze;
All are rich trophies at my feet.

I hold them close, these treasures of my soul,
Let others have the fame, and pomp of pride,
Vast mansions, jeweled crowns, and heaps of gold;
The secrets of life's day with me abide.





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