Category: Poetry

Verses of a V.A.D.

Brittain, Vera, 1893-1970; Leighton, Marie Connor, -1941 [Author of introduction, etc.]· 2 chapters· 4,064 words

“Good-bye, sweet friend. What matters it that you Have found Love’s death in joy, and I in sorrow? For hand in hand, just as we used to do, We two shall live our passionate poem through On God’s serene to-morrow.” R. A. L.

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1. Part 1

“Good-bye, sweet friend. What matters it that you Have found Love’s death in joy, and I in sorrow? For hand in hand, just as we used to do, We two shall live our passionate poem...

2. Part 2

The notes of day’s good-bye arise and blend With the low murmurous hum from tree and sod, And swell into that question at the end They ask each night of God--