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THE YOUNG MOTHER, by                    
First Line: From what strange journey am I safe returned
Last Line: Knowing love conquereth.
Subject(s): Mothers


FROM what strange journey am I safe returned,
So wearied, yet content;
These eyes still darkened with the mists of Death,
All strength and courage spent,
Yet with such strange, sweet stirring in my breast--
Such rapture, Heaven-sent.

Shrinking, I left broad day and took the road
Which led me close to Death,
But curved about me were strong Angel wings
Defying his chill breath
As I snatched up my Joy and homeward drew,
Knowing Love conquereth.





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