THE LAND OF HEART’S REGRET
W. T. P.
[This exquisite threnody was written by the “gardener poet” of California, Samuel J. Alexander, of San Mateo. The local geographical references will be understood only by those familiar with the country, but the cry of the bereaved heart and life will find immediate response from the universal heart. As a poem of deep, tender emotion, its study and rendition orally will be more than well repaid.]
Dawn on the hill tops flushes red
In the Day’s embrace, and her blush is spread
A benediction above the dead.
Dawn, and I stand again with Dawn
On the jeweled turf of Cypress Lawn.
Grief led my feet, by Reverence shod,
Into the presence of the God,