Poetry Explorer- Classic Contemporary Poetry, THE GIFT, by CORA MCWHINNEY HAND


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THE GIFT, by                    
First Line: O come! - you of the winged feet, silver - shod
Last Line: And bloom in pure perfection at the dawn of morn!
Subject(s): Creative Ability; Inspiration; Creativity


The Fairy:
O come! -- You of the winged feet, silver-shod,
To leap the heights and slowly walk with God, --
And always with uplifted, searching eyes,
Sure to glimpse beauty in the earth or skies!

O come, and be touched with my magic wand:
Tell me, what loveliest thing in all the land
You most desire, as beauty's gift supreme? --
Revealing truth in life's dim, troubled dream.

The Poet:
O give me masses of white moonflowers on a wall!
Or amaryllis lilies on sturdy stems tall!
Through the lone darkness of the night they are newborn
And bloom in pure perfection at the dawn of morn!





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