Francis Turner
I could not run or play In boyhood. In manhood I could only sip the cup, Not drink - For scarlet-fever left my heart diseased. Yet I lie here Soothed by a secret none but Mary knows: There is a garden of acacia, Catalpa trees, and arbors sweet with vines - There on that afternoon in June By Mary's side - Kissing her with my soul upon my lips It suddenly took flight.
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"I could not run or play..."
This evocative piece by Edgar Lee Masters, titled "Francis Turner", represents a masterful exploration of classic. The lines capture a profound emotional resonance... ### Why We Love This Line At Linespedia, we believe that poetry is the ultimate sanctuary for the soul...