[Editor: This poem by Agnes Neale was published in Shadows and Sunbeams (1890).] One Year Old. One year old to-morrow Little stainless feet, Set on life’s rough pathway, Dainty, fresh, and sweet. One year old to-morrow; Eyes so glad and bright, Trying hard to … [Read more...] about One Year Old [poem by Agnes Neale]
Agnes Neale (Caroline Agnes Leane) (author) (1849-1892)
Some Grief Has Touched [poem by Agnes Neale]
[Editor: This poem by Agnes Neale was published in Shadows and Sunbeams (1890).] Some Grief Has Touched. Some grief has touched you, yet I know not how To reach the hidden sorrow of your heart; How can I help you, knowing but in part The inner cause of that which … [Read more...] about Some Grief Has Touched [poem by Agnes Neale]
The First-born of Egypt [poem by Agnes Neale]
[Editor: This poem by Agnes Neale was published in Shadows and Sunbeams (1890).] The First-born of Egypt. The sun went down behind the crimson west, And, like a glittering stream of molten gold, Watched by the pyramids, towards the sea Proud Egypt’s sacred river slowly … [Read more...] about The First-born of Egypt [poem by Agnes Neale]
What Might Have Been [poem by Agnes Neale]
[Editor: This poem by Agnes Neale was published in Shadows and Sunbeams (1890).] What Might Have Been. To every life some disappointment comes, Each heart some grief holds sacredly its own; All lips have closed above some secret pain, Some sorrow they have breathed to … [Read more...] about What Might Have Been [poem by Agnes Neale]
My Treasures [poem by Agnes Neale]
[Editor: This poem by Agnes Neale was published in Shadows and Sunbeams (1890).] My Treasures. When the sky was rose and golden On a dewy morn in spring, Came a dove with eyes of azure, Golden crest and snowy wing. And she nestled closely to me, Laid her head upon … [Read more...] about My Treasures [poem by Agnes Neale]
General Gordon: The Hero of Khartoum [poem by Agnes Neale]
[Editor: This poem by Agnes Neale was published in Shadows and Sunbeams (1890).] General Gordon, The Hero of Khartoum. Let the muffled drums be beaten, Let the funeral bell toll slow, For a great man, strong and steadfast, For a hero lying low. For a brave, a … [Read more...] about General Gordon: The Hero of Khartoum [poem by Agnes Neale]
Good-bye! [poem by Agnes Neale]
[Editor: This poem by Agnes Neale was published in Shadows and Sunbeams (1890).] Good-bye! “Good-bye (God be with you), to friend or lover No dearer word of parting can be spoken, No truer blessing mortal lips can utter, Ere the sweet chain of intercourse is … [Read more...] about Good-bye! [poem by Agnes Neale]
May Be [poem by Agnes Neale]
[Editor: This poem by Agnes Neale was published in Shadows and Sunbeams (1890).] May Be. There was a time when memory meant for us Only the promise of another day; When every night was bright with golden stars, Made brighter by the splendid Milky Way. We had no Past, … [Read more...] about May Be [poem by Agnes Neale]
Tell us now [poem by Agnes Neale]
[Editor: This poem by Agnes Neale was published in Shadows and Sunbeams (1890).] Tell us now. Lord, we, at Thy footstool bending, Breathe our humble prayer to Thee, Asking Thee, in love and mercy, All our countless needs to see. Grant the wants which Thou canst … [Read more...] about Tell us now [poem by Agnes Neale]
The Best Crown [poem by Agnes Neale]
[Editor: This poem by Agnes Neale was published in Shadows and Sunbeams (1890).] The Best Crown. The sunset had faded in flashes of splendor, And twilight’s soft shadows were veiling the skies, When down from the stars dropped the spirit of slumber And laid her cool … [Read more...] about The Best Crown [poem by Agnes Neale]