Original Poetry.
" PEECIOUS POSSESSION." No marvel that I lovp it well, My heart the hidden worth can tell, Which in this simple phrase doth dwell—] " Thine own Friend." When joys take flight, Grief's raven wing, Its shadow on life's path may fling, Then welcomely these true words ring— " Thine own Friend." A pledge of sympathy most dear, A star.at midnight, shining .clear, Sweet anodyne, for lonely fear — " Thine own Friend." A clasp that doth securely hold • A volume grand of love untold Fair Virtue in this form behold— cc Thine own Friend." The beauty of the skies' deep bine, The sunbeam's warm and golden hue Meet, in this character so true— "Thine own Friend." " Change is the burden of our race," The inevitable bravely face, If in thy love hath still'a place— . " Thine own Friend." In spite of care, of grief, or pain, A full reward and prize ye gain Who prove what's in this sweet refrain— " Thine own Friend." A title graven, graven deep On hearts; effaced not by death's sleep; Heaven gave thee, and for thee will keep— " Thine own Friend." Alpha. Thames Valley.
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Thames Star, Volume XV, Issue 4898, 20 September 1884, Page 1
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186Original Poetry. Thames Star, Volume XV, Issue 4898, 20 September 1884, Page 1
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