Edmund Clarence Stedman, ed. (1833–1908). An American Anthology, 1787–1900. 1900.
By HarrietMonroe1410 The Fortunate One
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Whence he she loved had fled,—
His children plucking at her sombre gown
And calling for the dead.
And said sweet words of cheer,
Bidding her bear the burden in God’s way,
And feel her loved ones near.
Long lives of happy years,
To clasp his children to a mother’s breast,
And weep his widow’s tears.