SD522. Edward Moulton-Barrett (brother) to Edward Moulton-Barrett (father)
Published in The Brownings’ Correspondence, 1, 337 (in part).
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To my dearest Papa
on
his birthday. [28 May] 1825–
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1
Beauteous and bright again the rosy spring
Shines forth in loveliness, and seem to throw
Over the verdant earth her shining wings
Like widowed beauty rising from her woe.
2
Streams, forests, hills again luxuriant shine.
And beauty lights again the glowing scene,
The genial sun and fragrant showers combine
To add fresh lustre to, that brilliant green.
3
But deeper feelings swell our conscious hearts,
Thou the vain joys which oer the landscape rove,
While on this day a father’s name imparts
The grateful memory of a fathers love.
Address, on integral page: E. M. Barrett Esqr / Hope End.
Publication: None traced.
Manuscript: Armstrong Browning Library.
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