Poem by James Joyce

A Flower Given to My Daughter

Frail the white rose and frail are
Her hands that gave
Whose soul is sere and paler
Than time’s wan wave.

Rosefrail and fair -- yet frailest
A wonder wild
In gentle eyes thou veilest,
My blueveined child.

1. Chamber Music. 25. Lightly Come or Lightly Go
2. Chamber Music. 13. Go Seek Her Out All Courteously
3. Chamber Music. 10. Bright Cap and Streamers
4. Chamber Music. 28. Gentle Lady, Do Not Sing
5. Chamber Music. 11. Bid Adieu, Adieu, Adieu

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