The final flame has leapt to join its source Above the failing candle of the flesh, The spark of its sincerity so bright It flamed into a fire of the soul, Burning as a beacon in our night, A torch to guide us towards the coming Dawn. We who gathered round this blazing light Meet now in silence as once we leaned to her To hear the higher knowledge from those lips That at the last spoke only 'Ma, Ma'. Where now the reign of sorrow when the sun Of aspiration rises in all hearts Touched by one who lived for Her alone? O luminous soul could we forget your smile Or fail to hear eternal harmonies When from your lips '' burst forth? Even now celestial choirs sing Chanting your way to heavens beyond the stars. Rest now sweet spirit and come to us again, Return to earth apparelled in Their Light And lead more striving souls to truth and God. Remember us who ever remember you Poet and teacher of the incarnate Word, Our golden friend, human, yet most divine.
To Mary Helen
Poems Undated (1727)
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