Collected Poems (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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To Theodora

To thee, God's gift, in whom all gifts unite,
In token of thy gift of love to me,
Who feels that he receives unworthily,
I offer up this sheaf of songs, though slight
Their worth, and poorer still the singer be.
Yet Love through me a fervent message sent;
And I with feeble voice made faint reply,
As reeds to summer breezes passing by
Breathe out a quavering music, humbly bent
Beneath the song, a trembling instrument.
But thou, accepting these poor leafless lays,
Wilt make amend for all imperfectness,
As great ones taking in the taking bless,
And in receiving render highest praise.

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