CONTENTS The Old State of Maine 5 All Things Speak of God 7
To my Beloved Sister Appey This little book is lovingly dedicated
The Old State of Maine Sail on gallant bark, bearing onward
ALL THINGS SPEAK OF GOD The stars in their infinite beauty, And
WELCOME TO SUMMER The south wind returns, with a gentle caress
ODE TO THE NORTHERN LIGHTS Aurora-borealis: Thy secret vast
THE SONGS MY MOTHER SUNG (Dear Mother) Round the homestead old
IN MEMORY OF APPEY M. MERRILL Who Died Nov. 20th, 1903 Softly,
GOD IS LOVE AND WE SHALL KNOW When the darkness seems to gather
A WINTER OUTING Get up Sam, 'n' harness Nancy, Shake the
HOME IS WHERE THE HEART DWELLS
THE MYSTIC RIVER We are sailing down Life's river Sailing
LOVED ONES PASSED AWAY Within our home so cheerful Where all is
ADVENTURE OF A LOVER 'Twas Saturday eve. The love-lorn swain
AS IT HAPPENED As the circus train passed through the street An
THE CAPTIVE BUTTERFLY (A true tale) One morn as I walked in the
WHAT WOULD THEY DO? 'Tis true that the city is pleasant, With
COURAGEOUSNESS The house-wife came with smiling face, Bearing
TALES THAT WERE TOLD A decanter and a crystal cup Met in a
BRAVERY A youth once went to a party Whose sweetheart was there
THE MISSING LINK The theory of Darwin With evidence was bound;
HE GOT LEFT "I swan!" said farmer Joe one morn, "Them pesky
THE JAY AND THE FROG A blue-jay sat on a hickory limb, And a
THE COTTAGE BY THE RIVER (Lines on a very old house situated on
THE POET TO THE ARTIST (To E. A. M.) You painted a beautiful
THE TRAMP'S STORY Any work for me? No? I am sorry For I'm
'TIS EASY TO GET MISTAKEN
SONG OF A SUFFRAGETTE With apologies to A. P. S. This world
RURAL DELIGHT The farmer in the early spring Plants fields of
LOOK UP (Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be
THE BURNING OF THE TURNER MILL Calmly dawned the Sabbath
CARPE DIEM Pray, never search for hidden woes, Or grievous
A BACHELOR'S COMMENTS ON WOMEN'S RIGHTS 'Tis said the time is
WEALTH vs VIRTUE By devious ways and endeavors, afar I sought,
BE MERCIFUL Have mercy for the poor aged horse That has served
SUNSHINE ON THE HILL In the low-land where the shadows Gather
YOUR REAL WEALTH Brethren, as you down life's pathway Pass with
CHANGEABLE Beneath an apple tree she sat Amid bright leaf and
PLEASURE 'Twas a calm, still night and the big full moon Looked
TIME BRINGS CHANGES She sat down by the kitchen fire, While
MAMMA'S STORY
EVERY CLOUD HATH SILVER LINING (In response to "Pennies In The
DENNIS O'NEIL'S DREAM Dennis O'Neil fell asleep one day And he
A LESSON WELL TAUGHT * * * * * * * * * * * * * Along down the
REMINISCENCE Tonight, of the Past I am thinking Of one of the
HUMOROUS "Oh!" said the chick To the white hen, "Run, quick!"
ONWARD FOR FREEDOM AND RIGHT (Written at the time of the
A MYSTERY EXPLAINED Hi Sambo don' yo' talk dat way Aint yo'
A BIRTHDAY GREETING Your natal anniversary Once more around has
ALL'S WELL THAT ENDETH WELL The robins and the blue-birds sing
A TALE FROM MOUNTAIN GRANGE [This poem was written for, and
SONG OF THE GRANGERS' (Written for Mountain Grange) Away o'er
UNCLE JOE'S SOLILOQUY Talk about your new inventions And the
WHEN DADDY ROCKS THE KID Little daughter, fair and sweet With
STOP TALKIN'
A YULE-TIDE MISSIVE To my dear friend: E. L. F. As onward Old
THE HUNTER Traditions of a hunter tells A hardy man, and
THE POETRY MACHINE Pray, have you ever heard about Or have
OCTOBER Down, the faded leaves are drifting, From grey branches
TO MARY Dear Mary: The sweet bells of Christmas Are ringing out
THE WINDS DO BLOW
FAREWELL TO THE SAN To Dr. N.: My stay here has been quite
WE KNOW NOT WHY 'Tis true, to some Good luck will come As we go
POEMS
BY
CLARA A. MERRILL
[Colophon: pine tree, unavailable.]
“Take me back to the home
Of my youth once again—
To the dear Pine Tree State—
The Old State of Maine.”
Copyrighted 1915
CLARA A. MERRILL
MERRILL & WEBBER CO. PRS., AUBURN