"Blossom"

Random Poetry List XXXII

Blossom

For this the fruit, for this the seed,
   For this the parent tree;
The least to man, the most to God—
   A fragrant mystery
Where love, with beauty glorified,
   Forgets utility.

John B. Tabb (1845-1909)

Originally e-mailed on Tuesday, May 01, 2001 @ 6:36 PM.

Lane Core Jr. CIW P — Sun. 05/01/05 11:24:35 AM
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