Eliot, Samuel, 1821-1898 · Boston : [J. Wilson & Son, University Press] · leaf 280
And fed with precious food,the flame Shone bravely on the black,Till a cry rang through the people. A boat is coming back ! Staggering diml). thiough the fog Come shapes of feai and doubt.But \\ lien the (list pi o\\ sti ikes the piei Cannot \ou heai them shout? … 262 THE WIVES OF BRIXIIAM. Then all along the breath of flame, Dark figures shrieked and ran,With, • Child, here comes your father ! Or, Wife, is this your man?And faint feet touch the welcome shore, And wait a little while ;And kisses drop from frozen lips. Too tired to speak or smile. So, one by…
Children's poetry
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