As far as sight could reach the wild peaks rose, Tier after tier against the limpid blue, Titanic forms that stormed the heavens anew At every turn, crowned with imperial snows; And then, as day sank softly to its close, Diaphanous, ethereal they grew, Mere wraiths of rainbow-mist that from our view, Dream-laden, lapsed to darkness and repose. And...Learn More

Keep thou amidst the fulness of thy days Some little space apart for thoughts of me, Where all the best I have and am may be Familiar and essential to thy ways; Upon the hours' swift argosies emblaze The prayer that ever shall encompass thee, The hope, the aim, the spirit's sudden plea, At once thy inspiration and thy praise. For he who keeps...Learn More

She sitteth in the sunshine, old and grey, Her faded kerchief crossed upon her breast, Her withered form in sober colors dressed, Her thoughts fixed ever on the Far-away; She scarcely sees the children at their play, But looks beyond them to the crimsoning West And still beyond, where everlasting rest Remains to close and crown her little day. But...Learn More