Poems (Van Vorst)/Teach My Song

by Marie Van Vorst

TEACH MY SONG

Kind and Dear you are, and Brave and Strong.
Life has taught you worth of smile and tear;
Still your spirit's tenor flows along
       Kind and Dear.

Turn to me, on whom for many a year
Fate has wrought its work of bitter wrong;
(Scarce my veiled vision sees you clear!)

On your brow Is Peace, to you belong
Life's best gifts, oh lend me Faith and Cheer!
Show me Truth and Beauty, teach my song,
       Kind and Dear!