In Divers Tones

by Sir Charles G. D. Roberts

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IN DIVERS TONES

BY

CHARLES G. D. ROBERTS

AUTHOR OF "ORION, AND OTHER POEMS"; PROFESSOR OF ENGLISH LITERATURE IN THE UNIVERSITY OF KING'S COLLEGE, WINDSOR, N. S.

To My Friend,
EDMUND COLLINS.

In divers tones I sing,
And pray you, Friend, give ear!
My medley of song I bring
You, who can rightly hear.

Themes gathered far and near,
Thoughts from my heart that spring,
In divers tones I sing,
And pray you. Friend, give ear!

Here's many a serious thing—
You'll know if it's sincere.
Where the light laughters ring
You may detect a tear.
In divers tones I sing,
And pray you, Friend, give ear!