Poetry Explorer- Classic Contemporary Poetry, THE BRIDE ELECT, by JOHN BANISTER TABB


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THE BRIDE ELECT, by                     Poet's Biography
First Line: When god created man
Last Line: Flesh of his flesh -- a virgin bride.
Alternate Author Name(s): Father Tabb
Subject(s): Brides


When God created man,
Of destiny so dim,
And deigned His work to scan,
Behold, He pitied him;
Nay, more for love of him began
A greater mystery to plan.

Within the sleeper's brain,
His waking hours to bless,
Was born -- alas! in vain --
A dream of loveliness
That ne'er Omniscence had known
In light of shadeless heaven alone.

This vision of the night
The Image-Maker caught
And for his soul's delight
A revelation wrought
Out of the dreamer's open side --
Flesh of his flesh -- a virgin bride.





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