Poetry Explorer- Classic Contemporary Poetry, MAN'S COMPASS, by MAURICE HILL


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MAN'S COMPASS, by                    
First Line: North are the fragments of hopes
Last Line: As it faces this light.


North are the fragments of hopes
Long forgotten and cold;
No piecing can mend, no warmth
Give the feeling of old.

West are the dream-laden ships
Ever crossing the sea
To ports overthronged by man,
But with cargoes for three.

South are remembrances...love
That is now but a song
Alluring as jasmine at dusk,
And as poignant and strong.

East is the beckoning star
On the pathway of night;
The pull on the compass is great
As it faces this light.





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