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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
RABBONI, by JOHN BANISTER TABB Poet's Biography
First Line: I bring thee balm, and lo, thou art not here
Last Line: "rabboni!"" -- only this."
Alternate Author Name(s): Father Tabb
Subject(s): Easter; Holidays; Jesus Christ; The Resurrection
First Line: I bring thee balm, and lo, thou art not here
Last Line: "rabboni!"" -- only this."
Alternate Author Name(s): Father Tabb
Subject(s): Easter; Holidays; Jesus Christ; The Resurrection
"IBRING Thee balm, and, lo, Thou art not here!
Twice have I poured mine ointment on Thy brow,
And washed Thy feet with tears. Disdain'st Thou now
The spikenard and the myrrh?
Has Death, alas, betrayed Thee with a kiss
That seals Thee from the memory of mine?"
"Mary!" It is the self-same Voice Divine.
"Rabboni!" -- only this.
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