American poetry -- 19th century
Afterglow
If love could wing its flight To yon far realm of light, Fain would I bring to you, O tender heart and true, These spoils of later years, Half sunshine and half tears!
Chapters
1. Part 1
If love could wing its flight To yon far realm of light, Fain would I bring to you, O tender heart and true, These spoils of later years, Half sunshine and half tears!
2. Part 2Dost thou know what is coming? In thine eyes, That seem to look afar, Where God’s own secrets are, There grows a kindling wonder and surprise. Thou art mine Holy One, Yet, thoug...
3. Part 3Out of the silence, speak! Could you come through the waiting door, With your eyes aglow and your heart on fire, As in days that are no more; Could you enter the wide old hall,...