Silence

New Zealand Tablet, 15 September 1921, Page 7

Silence

In silence was the Universe conceived, In silence doth the heart of man seek out That other Heart to rest on; Nature's soul Yearns ceaselessly to give its speechless calm Unto her restless children as they roam Far from that central peace which is their home.

Wouldst know thy mother Nature face to face? Wouldst hear her silent heart-beats? close thine ears And still thy senses; wouldst thou feel her arms Enfold thy being? thou must give thyself In uttermost abandon to her will That she may teach thee the one truth— still!

Be stilland from the Silence shall arise A mem'ry of forgotten mysteries. A healing peace descending on thy soul Shall bear it up to regions beyond words Where thou shalt learn the secrets of the earth, Of wind, and flame, and how the stars have birth.-

Then shalt thou know thy heritage of joy; Borne on the pinions of the Bird of Life, Tuned to the rhythm of revolving spheres, Feeling with all that breathes, with all that strives For union with its prototype above, The silent comforter whose name isLove. —M. Frances Poile, in the Forum.

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