Poetry Explorer- Classic Contemporary Poetry, ON THE PROGRAM, by ANNETTE PATTON CORNELL


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First Line: The well - dressed throng of women murmured - stirred
Last Line: "spoke graciously, ""your songs enchanted me!"
Subject(s): Singing & Singers; Youth; Songs


The well-dressed throng of women murmured -- stirred;
The singer faced them -- bland and calm of mien.
How could he know what miracle occurred
For her who thought she could not dream again --

She was a princess, slender, tall, and fair,
Whose casement opened slowly to the night
That she might lean to throw a red rose where
A troubadour stood singing in the night.

How short are dreams! His magic notes were stilled --
She tucked a white curl close and smoothed her dress.
The promise of her years had been fulfilled --
This youth approached the brink of happiness.

With studied grace she poured and passed his tea --
Spoke graciously, "Your songs enchanted me!"





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