Poetry Explorer- Classic Contemporary Poetry, AGE SPEAKS TO YOUTH, by JANIE SMITH RHYNE


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AGE SPEAKS TO YOUTH, by                    
First Line: The windows of my soul are shadowed so
Last Line: My soul fares forth on its immortal quest.
Subject(s): Old Age; Youth


The windows of my soul are shadowed so
That you, a passerby, do not discern
How steadily the flames of purpose burn;
What quiet glow of joy is mine to know
That, when the latch is lifted, I shall go
To find the time, the strength, the will to learn
Infinite mysteries, the skill to turn
To rich fruition dreams that could not grow
To beauty here.
Now, confident, I take
My crumpled hopes and freshen them to make
A banner that I shall be proud to fling
To Heaven's breezes when the call shall ring;
When with triumphant faith and holy zest
My soul fares forth on its immortal quest.





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