Poems of Madison Cawein Vol. 3 — Immortelles

I

As some warm moment of repose In one rich rose Sums all the summer’s lovely bloom And pure perfume-- So did her soul epitomize All hopes that make life wise, Who lies before us now with lidded eyes, Faith’s amaranth of truth Crowning her youth.

II

As some melodious note or strain May so contain All of sweet music in one chord, Or lyric word-- So did her loving heart suggest All dreams that make life blessed, Who lies before us now with pulseless breast, Love’s asphodel of duty Crowning her beauty.

A LULLABY