His joyous heart has touched the world with song As in the quiet dawn he breathed a prayer; His dreams were deep -- his shining virtues strong That made aristocrat with workers share; His kindled soul has been a starry light To shine upon the ones who knew Him not; His faith has taught men through the darkest night To act together bettering their lot. Thus he has walked with God throughout the years Where pale sad faces lingered in the slums; Above the din he heard the call that cheers The piteous wanderer whenever he comes; O may his life still lift his fellow man, His love reveal the glory of Japan. | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...SONG OF THE RABBITS OUTSIDE THE TAVERN by ELIZABETH JANE COATSWORTH EURIPIDES by ALEXANDER AETOLUS A NYMPH TO A YOUNG SHEPHERD, INSENSIBLE OF LOVE by PHILIP AYRES A SONG OF THE WESTERN EDEN by HOPE S. BARBER SONNET: 1 by RICHARD BARNFIELD IN VINCULIS; SONNETS WRITTEN IN AN IRISH PRISON: THE COURT OF PENANCE by WILFRID SCAWEN BLUNT |