If we but knew
Language: English
If we but knew the secret of that power
That opes the bud in early days of spring,
If we but knew what makes the robin sing
His wondrous song just at the matin hour,
If we but knew the priceless boon and dower
Of human life when man is truly king,
If we but understood the little thing
That vexes us just at the present hour,
If we but knew -- ah, well, 'tis vain to sigh
And speculate on things beyond our ken!
We know that earth is fair and life is sweet,
And something tells us that we cannot die.
And if we live and love the good, ah! then
We face to face with truth some day must meet.
Submitted by Sharon Krebs [Guest Editor]
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Text added to the website: 2011-07-22.
Last modified: 2014-06-16 10:04:29
Line count: 14
Word count: 122
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