Poetry Explorer- Classic Contemporary Poetry, COMRADESHIP, by FREDERIC ROWLAND MARVIN


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First Line: Drifts a great sorrow like a lonely cloud
Last Line: Is nobler wealth than this poor world's estate.
Subject(s): Friendship


DRIFTS a great sorrow like a lonely cloud,
Drives hence the light, and darkens all the air;
But in the smile of one true-hearted friend,
Revives my courage and dissolves my care.

Your helpful hand, good comrade, reach me now,
Once more the sound of your glad voice I hear:
The vision clears, my strength returns again,
And rosy morn illumes the land and mere.

One trusted friend with loyal heart and free,
I hold a match for ruthless time and fate;
A deathless fellowship of comrade-souls,
Is nobler wealth than this poor world's estate.





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