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Poem by Lucy Larcom


“Ye Shall Live Also“


SAY not of thy friend departed,
"He is dead:" — he is but grown
Larger-souled and deeper-hearted,
Blossoming into skies unknown.
All the air of earth is sweeter
For his being's full release;
And thine own life is completer
For his conquest and his peace.
Roll the stone from sorrow's prison,
White-robed angel, holy Faith,
Till with Christ we have arisen,
And believe the word He saith!
Heaven is life to Life brought nearer:
Love withdraws, more love to give:
Hearts to hearts in Him are dearer: —
"Lo! I live, and ye shall live!"



Lucy Larcom


Lucy Larcom's other poems:
  1. A Door Opened
  2. Thy Kingdom Come
  3. Drawing Nearer
  4. At Thy Feet
  5. Mistress Hale of Beverly


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