The Unperfected.
A broken mirror in a trembling hand; Sad, trembling lips that utter broken thought: One of a wide and wandering, aimless band; One in the world who for the world hath naught. A heart that loves beyond the shallow word; A heart well loved beyond its flowerless worth: One who asks God to answer the prayer heard; One from the dust returning to the earth. Can miracle ne'er make the mirror whole For one who, seeing, could be nobly bold? Who could well die, to magnify the soul, - Whose strength of love will shake the graveyard's mould?
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"A broken mirror in a trembling hand;..."
This evocative piece by Rose Hawthorne Lathrop, titled "The Unperfected.", 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...