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Author: dianemcbain1
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Poem written by Mrs. A.H. Miller, a sister
Denison, Crawford Co., Iowa
"In memory of Mr. L. D. Calkins"
"Fairest of Summer's sweet flowers are ever
Doomed to fall first with the withering blast.
Wife and Sister from whose fond love our hearts ne'er would be,
Soon in the mould of death's image is cast.
Weep not, Rock of Ages is cleft for thee;
Mourn not the loved one as you gaze on her tomb,
Lo! to her spirit bright angels have waited
Beauty celestial unshadowed by gloom
Mourn not the dear one, although you may see her
Never again in the family band.
Happiness reigns where her soul loves to linger,,
Waiting for those who still roam life's strand,
Sweet is the rest that her soul is enjoying,
Fair is the land where her soul may roam
Free from the world, is so oft annoying;
Blest as the seraphs who welcome her home."
Mrs. A.H. Miller, a sister
Denison, Crawford Co., Iowa
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