SPITALFIELDS AND STEPNEY
Beyond the pleading lip, the reaching hand,
Laughter and tear;
Beyond the grief that none would understand;
Beyond all fear.
Dreams ended, beauty broken,
Deeds done, and last words spoken,
Quiet she lies.
Far, far from our delirious dark and light,
She finds her sleep.
No more the noisy silences of night
Shall hear her weep.
The blossomed boughs break over
Her holy breast to cover
From any eyes.
Till the stark dawn shall drink the latest star,
So let her be.
O Love and Beauty! She has wandered far
And now comes home to thee.