The sunshine of thy Father's fame Sleeps in the shadows of thy eyes, And flashes sometimes when his name Like a lost star seeks its skies. In the horizons of thy heart His memory shines for aye, A light that never shall depart Nor lose a single ray. Thou passest thro' the crowds unknown, So gentle, so sweet, and so shy; Thy heart throbs fast and sometimes may grow low; Then alone Art the star in thy Father's sky. 'Tis fame enough for thee to bear his name -- Thou couldst not ask for more; Thou art the jewel of thy Father's fame, He waiteth on the bright and golden shore; He prayeth in the great Eternity Beside God's throne for thee. | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...AMONG THE REDWOODS by EDWARD ROWLAND SILL COLUMBUS AT THE CONVENT [JULY, 1491] by JOHN TOWNSEND TROWBRIDGE WRITTEN IN MARCH by WILLIAM WORDSWORTH READING LESSON by ANNA LETITIA BARBAULD SONNET: 13 by RICHARD BARNFIELD THE SERVANT by JOSEPH BEAUMONT ON THE BIRTHDAY OF WASHINGTON by JOHN GARDINER CALKINS BRAINARD |