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To Mrs. E. T. Brockway.
TO MRS. E. T. BROCKWAY,
PRESIDENT OF THE BROOKLYN WOMAN'S CLUB.
April, month of smiles and tears,
Bright with hope or dark with fears,
Bring but fairest skies to-day,
Chase thy clouds and gloom away,
Thou, oh Muse, inspire my lay!
Womanhood to Woman brings
Thanks and loyal offerings.
Bright with hope or dark with fears,
Bring but fairest skies to-day,
Chase thy clouds and gloom away,
Thou, oh Muse, inspire my lay!
Womanhood to Woman brings
Thanks and loyal offerings.
For our guest who served us long
Bring the tribute of a song!
She who filled our honored place,
Added to it beauty, grace,
Crowns our board with her fair face.
Honor to the gifts she lent,
Honor to our President!
Bring the tribute of a song!
She who filled our honored place,
Added to it beauty, grace,
Crowns our board with her fair face.
Honor to the gifts she lent,
Honor to our President!
Strew her path to-day with flowers,
Fading signs for fadeless hours:
Fading signs for fadeless hours:
