Poem: A Day at Wesley’s Spring

A Day at Wesley’s Spring   On the ground beneath the willows, By a mountain Spring we lay I and my two fair companions, We had ridden far that day.   Early had we left the highway, Reigned our horses toward the west Climbed a steep and narrow trail Leading to the...

Poem: To My Love

To My Love   My dreams that only yesterday No magic could renew, Are quick with vibrant life today— And all because of you.   Could I have guessed so brief a time Would make my heart your own, I would have stilled my waking dreams, And gone my way alone.   But now tis...

Poem: Prince Charming

Prince Charming   Though for days has the last dance been over My strong will is playing me false. For still in my mind I discover The strains of that last haunting waltz.   And why should the melody haunt me Each thought of it thrill me anew? And why do I...

Poem: To Mary Kirwan

To Mary Kirwan   Mary Kirwan since your visit, Although I’ve been lonely too, I’ve been happy living over Those brief joyous hours with you.   Mary Kirwan, I can see you With your eager eyes of blue, Golden hair so softly curling And the laughing lips of...