Maurine; And Other Poems (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1888 edition. Excerpt: ...her be free and natural as the flowers, That smile and nod throughout the summer hours. Let her rejoice in all the joys of youth, But first impress upon her mind this truth: No lasting happiness is e'er attained Save when the heart some other seeks to please. The cup of selfish pleasures soon is drained, And full of gall and bitterness the lees. Next to her God, teach her to love her land; In her young bosom light the patriot's flame Until the heart within her shall expand With love and fervor at her country's name. "No coward-mother bears a valiant son. And this, my last wish, is an earnest one. "Maurine, my o'er-taxed strength is waning; you Have heard my wishes, and you will be true In death as you have been in life, my own Now leave me for a little while alone With him--my husband. Dear love I shall rest So sweetly with no care upon my breast. Good night, Maurine, come to me in the morning." But lo the bridegroom with no further warning Came for her at the dawning of the clay. She heard his voice, and smiled, and passed away Without a struggle. Leaning o'er her bed To give her greeting, I found but her clay, And Vivian bowed beside it. And I said, "Dear friend my soul shall treasure thy request, And when the night of fever and unrest Melts in the morning of Eternity, Like a freed bird, then I will come to thee. "I will come to thee in the morning, sweet I have been true; and soul with soul shall meet Before God's throne, and shall not be afraid. Thou gav'st me trust, and it was not betrayed. "I will come to thee in the morning, dear The night is dark. I do not know how near The morn may be of that Eternal Day; I can but keep my faithful watch and pray. "I will come to thee in the morning, love Wait for me on the Eternal Heights above....