Poetry Explorer- Classic Contemporary Poetry, THE WANDERER, by V. O. WALLINGFORD


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THE WANDERER, by                    
First Line: I wonder, wayward child of mine
Last Line: I'll clasp your hand, and share your joy!
Subject(s): Children; Farewell; Parents; Wandering & Wanderers; Childhood; Parting; Parenthood


I wonder, wayward child of mine,
Where you have gone, so far afield!
And what new wonderlands, divine,
To your young eyes have been revealed.
What paths your never weary feet
Are treading? Since you left us here:
How far they'll lead you, ere we meet;
And if earth scenes are still held dear?

So little time, it seems indeed,
Since you first came, one summer night!
What subtle symphonies were keyed
With your first gasping cry for light!
Your childish hurts; your youthful dreams;
Your stature swift to manhood growing:
Then o'er your soul God shed the beams
Of brighter suns to new paths showing!

Your hands no longer touch my own;
Your vibrant voice I cannot hear!
And yet: I feel that I have known
Your presence, sometimes very near.
My heart is grateful for the years
That you were with me: Oh! My boy!
And sometime, when I've dried my tears
I'll clasp your hand, and share your joy!





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