Poetry Explorer- Classic Contemporary Poetry, THE POET TO THE YOUTH, by FREDERIC ROWLAND MARVIN


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THE POET TO THE YOUTH, by                     Poet's Biography
First Line: Thou by lingering for my song
Last Line: For the new world's opening day.
Subject(s): Poetry & Poets; Singing & Singers


THOU by lingering for my song,
Dost the world and me a wrong.
Never yet was strain so sweet
As the sound of willing feet.
Greater than all hymns of praise—
Better than melodious lays—
Is the labor, strong and true,
That shall build the world anew.
I would give my songs away,
For the new world's opening day.





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