Mine and Thine (1904)/Gifts

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This poem was not included in Mrs. Coates' collected Poems (1916, in 2 vols.).

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637608Mine and Thine (1904) — GiftsFlorence Earle Coates

GIFTS

One, in her service, patient wrought,
Striving a duteous faith to prove;
But at the last, her eyes still sought
The face of one who gave but love

Grateful, from one she daily drew
Strength to sustain her failing breath;
But at the last, her spirit knew
That love is more than life—than death!