Poetry Explorer- Classic Contemporary Poetry, FOR E.P.S., by FRANCES RIDLEY HAVERGAL


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FOR E.P.S., by                     Poet's Biography
First Line: Francie, may thy childhood be
Last Line: S howering golden love and pleasure.
Subject(s): Birthdays


F RANCIE, may thy childhood be
A s a blossom-laden tree,
S howing promise full and free.

W ILLIE, be thy life a song,
H oly, happy, sweet, and long,
S welling through a world of wrong.

A LFRED, be a fragrant flower,
H ailing either sun or shower,
S weetest in its fading hour.

A LICE, in thy baby measure,
E ver be thy parent's treasure,
S howering golden love and pleasure.





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