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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
WASHINGTON, by MARY WINGATE
First Line: O noble brow, so wise in thought!
Last Line: Shall turn to thee, o washington.
Variant Title(s): When Shall We See Thy Like Again?
Subject(s): Presidents, United States; Washington, George (1732-1799)
First Line: O noble brow, so wise in thought!
Last Line: Shall turn to thee, o washington.
Variant Title(s): When Shall We See Thy Like Again?
Subject(s): Presidents, United States; Washington, George (1732-1799)
O NOBLE brow, so wise in thought,
O heart, so true! O soul unbought,
O eye, so keen to pierce the night
And guide the "ship of state" aright!
O life, so simple, grand and free,
The humblest still may turn to thee,
O king, uncrowned! O prince of men!
When shall we see thy like again?
The century, just passed away,
Has felt the impress of thy sway.
While youthful hearts have stronger grown
And made thy patriot zeal their own.
In marble hall or lowly cot
Thy name has never been forgot.
The world itself is richer far,
For the clear shining of a star.
And loyal hearts in years to run
Shall turn to thee, O Washington.
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