Poems (Jordan)/The Childless Woman

by Rebecca Queen Jordan

POEMS

THE CHILDLESS WOMAN

There is one spot unoccupied,
 And fenced from all apart,
For Love hath built, for one denied
 A cradle in my heart!

There is a form forever near
 None others' eyes may see;
And one sweet voice none others hear
 Is always calling me!

My empty arms one burden bear,
 For which there is no room
In those so filled with toil and care
 For children in the home!

For countless blessings, rich and rife,
 My gratitude I bring,—
But all the music in my life
 Retains one silent string!