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Parted [poem by Agnes Neale]

2 May 2016 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by Agnes Neale was published in Shadows and Sunbeams (1890).] Parted. In the glow of the crimson eve Two were walking and whispering together; Over their heads the glad birds flew, Singing their songs in the summer weather. Blossoms growing … [Read more...] about Parted [poem by Agnes Neale]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: Agnes Neale (Caroline Agnes Leane) (author) (1849-1892), poem, Shadows and Sunbeams (Agnes Neale 1890), SourceHathiTrust, year1890

I Thirst: A Song [song by Agnes Neale]

2 May 2016 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by Agnes Neale was published in Shadows and Sunbeams (1890).] I Thirst: A Song. For the light of love on my onward way, For the sunshine fair of the cloudless day, For the flowers that blossom out to the light, For the stars that shine in the darkest … [Read more...] about I Thirst: A Song [song by Agnes Neale]

Filed Under: songs Tagged With: Agnes Neale (Caroline Agnes Leane) (author) (1849-1892), Shadows and Sunbeams (Agnes Neale 1890), song, SourceHathiTrust, year1890

Villanelle [poem by Agnes Neale]

2 May 2016 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by Agnes Neale was published in Shadows and Sunbeams (1890).] Villanelle. They are golden and purple and red, There are blossoms all over the ground, And the winter of dead things is dead; The spring to the summer is wed, Fair garlands lie … [Read more...] about Villanelle [poem by Agnes Neale]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: Agnes Neale (Caroline Agnes Leane) (author) (1849-1892), poem, Shadows and Sunbeams (Agnes Neale 1890), SourceHathiTrust, year1890

Friends No Longer [poem by Agnes Neale]

2 May 2016 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by Agnes Neale was published in Shadows and Sunbeams (1890).] Friends No Longer. [These words were set to music by Mr. S. Milbourn, Jun.] Friends no longer; is it true or seeming? Has the silken cord, then, parted quite? Friends no longer; are our … [Read more...] about Friends No Longer [poem by Agnes Neale]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: Agnes Neale (Caroline Agnes Leane) (author) (1849-1892), poem, Shadows and Sunbeams (Agnes Neale 1890), SourceHathiTrust, year1890

Forgiveness [poem by Agnes Neale]

2 May 2016 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by Agnes Neale was published in Shadows and Sunbeams (1890).] Forgiveness. Why look you grave, why shake your head? He wronged me sore, you say — ’Twas yesterday when that was done, And now it is to-day. Another eve, another morn Has swept around … [Read more...] about Forgiveness [poem by Agnes Neale]

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Come unto Me [poem by Agnes Neale]

2 May 2016 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by Agnes Neale was published in Shadows and Sunbeams (1890).] Come unto Me. Oh, Lethe! have thy fabled waters vanished? And is there left us no forgetfulness? — No sweet oblivion’s dreamless deeps of stillness Our weary brains and burdened hearts to … [Read more...] about Come unto Me [poem by Agnes Neale]

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The Evening Star [poem by Agnes Neale]

2 May 2016 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by Agnes Neale was published in Shadows and Sunbeams (1890).] The Evening Star. Far away beyond the sunset, Where the shadows come and go, There a silver star of promise In the western sky hung low. Tremulous and soft its splendor, Melting in the … [Read more...] about The Evening Star [poem by Agnes Neale]

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Good-night! [poem by Agnes Neale]

2 May 2016 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by Agnes Neale was published in Shadows and Sunbeams (1890).] Good-night! Good-night! Good-night! The summer day is dying, From the dim east the long grey shadows creep; The breezes whisper low among the tree-tops, In the long grass the flowers have … [Read more...] about Good-night! [poem by Agnes Neale]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: Agnes Neale (Caroline Agnes Leane) (author) (1849-1892), poem, Shadows and Sunbeams (Agnes Neale 1890), SourceHathiTrust, year1890

One Year Old [poem by Agnes Neale]

2 May 2016 · Leave a Comment

[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]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: Agnes Neale (Caroline Agnes Leane) (author) (1849-1892), poem, Shadows and Sunbeams (Agnes Neale 1890), SourceHathiTrust, year1890

Some Grief Has Touched [poem by Agnes Neale]

2 May 2016 · Leave a Comment

[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]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: Agnes Neale (Caroline Agnes Leane) (author) (1849-1892), poem, Shadows and Sunbeams (Agnes Neale 1890), SourceHathiTrust, year1890

The First-born of Egypt [poem by Agnes Neale]

2 May 2016 · Leave a Comment

[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]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: Agnes Neale (Caroline Agnes Leane) (author) (1849-1892), poem, Shadows and Sunbeams (Agnes Neale 1890), SourceHathiTrust, year1890

What Might Have Been [poem by Agnes Neale]

2 May 2016 · Leave a Comment

[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]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: Agnes Neale (Caroline Agnes Leane) (author) (1849-1892), poem, Shadows and Sunbeams (Agnes Neale 1890), SourceHathiTrust, year1890

My Treasures [poem by Agnes Neale]

2 May 2016 · Leave a Comment

[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]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: Agnes Neale (Caroline Agnes Leane) (author) (1849-1892), poem, Shadows and Sunbeams (Agnes Neale 1890), SourceHathiTrust, year1890

General Gordon: The Hero of Khartoum [poem by Agnes Neale]

2 May 2016 · Leave a Comment

[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]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: Agnes Neale (Caroline Agnes Leane) (author) (1849-1892), poem, Shadows and Sunbeams (Agnes Neale 1890), SourceHathiTrust, year1890

Good-bye! [poem by Agnes Neale]

2 May 2016 · Leave a Comment

[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]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: Agnes Neale (Caroline Agnes Leane) (author) (1849-1892), poem, Shadows and Sunbeams (Agnes Neale 1890), SourceHathiTrust, year1890

May Be [poem by Agnes Neale]

2 May 2016 · Leave a Comment

[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]

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Tell us now [poem by Agnes Neale]

2 May 2016 · Leave a Comment

[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]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: Agnes Neale (Caroline Agnes Leane) (author) (1849-1892), poem, Shadows and Sunbeams (Agnes Neale 1890), SourceHathiTrust, year1890

The Best Crown [poem by Agnes Neale]

2 May 2016 · Leave a Comment

[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]

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We Wait for Light [poem by Agnes Neale]

2 May 2016 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by Agnes Neale was published in Shadows and Sunbeams (1890).] We Wait for Light. Up from the world, sunk in the depths of darkness, Up to the cold arch of the far blue sky, Up from sad hearts that groan in pain and anguish, There rises ever the same … [Read more...] about We Wait for Light [poem by Agnes Neale]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: Agnes Neale (Caroline Agnes Leane) (author) (1849-1892), poem, Shadows and Sunbeams (Agnes Neale 1890), SourceHathiTrust, year1890

My Lessons [poem by Agnes Neale]

2 May 2016 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by Agnes Neale was published in Shadows and Sunbeams (1890).] My Lessons. And you have learned? Yes, I have learned To take the bitter with the sweet, To know that thorns and roses lie Together underneath our feet. And you have learned? Yes, I … [Read more...] about My Lessons [poem by Agnes Neale]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: Agnes Neale (Caroline Agnes Leane) (author) (1849-1892), poem, Shadows and Sunbeams (Agnes Neale 1890), SourceHathiTrust, year1890

Tarry Ye Here [poem by Agnes Neale]

2 May 2016 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by Agnes Neale was published in Shadows and Sunbeams (1890).] Tarry Ye Here. Tarry ye here, for darkly round me gathers The storm my soul has hardly strength to meet; Tarry ye here and watch, while I go yonder. Power to endure and conquer, to … [Read more...] about Tarry Ye Here [poem by Agnes Neale]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: Agnes Neale (Caroline Agnes Leane) (author) (1849-1892), poem, Shadows and Sunbeams (Agnes Neale 1890), SourceHathiTrust, year1890

Glory to God [poem by Agnes Neale]

2 May 2016 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by Agnes Neale was published in Shadows and Sunbeams (1890).] Glory to God. “Glory to God!” the angel hosts unnumbered Swell the glad pean, the triumphant song; The grand united choir of heaven rejoices, Floods of celestial music sweep … [Read more...] about Glory to God [poem by Agnes Neale]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: Agnes Neale (Caroline Agnes Leane) (author) (1849-1892), poem, Shadows and Sunbeams (Agnes Neale 1890), SourceHathiTrust, year1890

No God [poem by Agnes Neale]

2 May 2016 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by Agnes Neale was published in Shadows and Sunbeams (1890).] No God. “The fool hath said in his heart there is no God.” — David. Is there no God? Go out upon the ocean When the storm-king strikes with his angry fist The tiny rippling waves of blue … [Read more...] about No God [poem by Agnes Neale]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: Agnes Neale (Caroline Agnes Leane) (author) (1849-1892), poem, Shadows and Sunbeams (Agnes Neale 1890), SourceHathiTrust, year1890

What Manner of Men Ought We to Be? [poem by Agnes Neale]

2 May 2016 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by Agnes Neale was published in Shadows and Sunbeams (1890).] What Manner of Men Ought We to Be? “What manner of men ought we to be?” The grand old pagan philosopher asked Of those who in Athen’s palmiest days In the light of her civilization … [Read more...] about What Manner of Men Ought We to Be? [poem by Agnes Neale]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: Agnes Neale (Caroline Agnes Leane) (author) (1849-1892), poem, Shadows and Sunbeams (Agnes Neale 1890), SourceHathiTrust, year1890

The Poet and the Raindrop [poem by Agnes Neale]

2 May 2016 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by Agnes Neale was published in Shadows and Sunbeams (1890).] The Poet and the Raindrop. On a dull, sombre day A single raindrop lay, Quite hidden from the world, Close in a green leaf curled. Silently, one by one, Its fellows all had gone. Poor … [Read more...] about The Poet and the Raindrop [poem by Agnes Neale]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: Agnes Neale (Caroline Agnes Leane) (author) (1849-1892), poem, Shadows and Sunbeams (Agnes Neale 1890), SourceHathiTrust, year1890

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