Fair Maiden, Sweet Princess, Divinely Sent
Fair Maiden, Sweet Princess, Divinely Sent
In festering sea, brackish waters merged with salt
we found our earthly lives, almost came to a halt.
Maiden fair, standing so proud and with honor free
O' how majestically, all marvel at thee!
Beautiful princess, olden gods blessed thee true
thy graceful words, truth shown courageous and anew.
Never again, shall man see one so fine and fair
with thy gentle smiles and luminous golden hair.
How rests thee? Far away in heavenly abode?
Thou art truly missed, rarest treasure once bestowed.
Pray we true, for thy most blessed and safe return
precious gift we seek yet in no way can we earn.
Pray thee! Cast thy soft countenance upon our shores.
Relieve us from this dark house, its decaying floors.
Robert J. Lindley,
Sept 6th, 1986
Syllables Per Line: 12 12 12 12 0 12 12 12 12 0 12 12 12 12 0 12 12
Total # Syllables: 168
Total # Words: 122
Copyright © Robert Lindley | Year Posted 2017
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