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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
ABSENCE, by MARIAM PEMBERTON
First Line: The chimes from the gray stone church
Last Line: Your presence came the hour to share.
Subject(s): Absence; Separation; Isolation
First Line: The chimes from the gray stone church
Last Line: Your presence came the hour to share.
Subject(s): Absence; Separation; Isolation
The chimes from the gray stone church
Proclaimed the Sabbath morning;
Inside was a reverent, wordless peace;
The sun sprayed golden rays
Across the organ pipes,
Infusing a warm light into stained panes.
Tender, throbbing music filled the chapel;
Into the stillness came a pause, a prayer.
It would have been complete
Had you been there.
Your chair was empty,
Yet I saw your face etched
With beauty's own consecration;
I heard your voice praising
God and His infinite love --
Though you were not there,
Your presence came the hour to share.
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