But what is sweet in sorrow

Hearts remember best.

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The Chastening

I SEE thee now thine innocence

I

Writ on thy soul’s clear skies.

Thy laughter loving mouth

Thy love provoking eyes.

I mark thy soft girl fairness

Thy strong young body’s grace,

The woman soul that I have nursed

Dawning behind thy face.

I note with fear thy heedless

And unchided turbulence.

Unfaltering faith in life and love

Thine air of confidence.

And then I see as seers might see

Even as one’s own God.

Thy straight, slim youthfulness

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