Poetry Explorer- Classic Contemporary Poetry, THE LADY OF THE WHITE HOUSE, by EDNA DEAN PROCTOR


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THE LADY OF THE WHITE HOUSE, by                     Poet's Biography
First Line: She bears no crown upon her brow
Last Line: Nature and freedom taught her.
Alternate Author Name(s): Dean
Subject(s): Marriage; Presidents, United States; White House (washington, D.c.); Weddings; Husbands; Wives


SHE bears no crown upon her brow;
She boasts no lineage royal;
Her dower is to humanity
A heart that's warm and loyal.
The proud Republic's child is she,
The sovereign People's daughter;
Her winsomeness, her womanhood,
Nature and Freedom taught her.

No herald cries before her path;
No frowning guards attend her;
Her gracious ways proclaim her best,
Her smile is her defender.
Let Kingdoms pledge their regal dames —
God bless the People's daughter!
Her winsomeness, her womanhood,
Nature and Freedom taught her.





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