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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
TOYAHIKO KAGAWA, by INEZ E. FRANCK First Line: His joyous heart has touched the world with song Last Line: His love reveal the glory of japan. Subject(s): Kagawa, Toyohiko (1888-1960) | |||
His joyous heart has touched the world with song As in the quiet dawn he breathed a prayer; His dreams were deep -- his shining virtues strong That made aristocrat with workers share; His kindled soul has been a starry light To shine upon the ones who knew Him not; His faith has taught men through the darkest night To act together bettering their lot. Thus he has walked with God throughout the years Where pale sad faces lingered in the slums; Above the din he heard the call that cheers The piteous wanderer whenever he comes; O may his life still lift his fellow man, His love reveal the glory of Japan. | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...THE PRODIGAL SON by DAVID IGNATOW IN LOVE by GEORGIA DOUGLAS JOHNSON ELEONORA; A PANEGYRICAL POEM by JOHN DRYDEN TO AMARANTHA, THAT SHE WOULD DISHEVEL HER HAIR by RICHARD LOVELACE THE WAY OF THE WORLD by GEORGE FREDERICK CAMERON VILLANELLE (TO A LOVER OF MANHATTAN) by HENRY S. CHURCHILL AN ODE: SECUNDEM ARTEM by WILLIAM COWPER THE TREASURED THREE by WILLIAM HENRY DAVIES |
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