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William Cullen Bryant on Mother's Day

1794–1878 United States

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Loveliest of lovely things are they,
On earth, that soonest pass away.
The rose that lives its little hour
Is prized beyond the sculptured flower.

Poems (1832)

The rugged trees are mingling
Their flowery sprays in love;
The ivy climbs the laurel
To clasp the boughs above.

All things that are on earth shall wholly pass away,
Except the love of God, which shall live and last for aye.

Poems (1832)

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Quotes and notes from Wikiquote: William Cullen Bryant (page history), available under CC BY-SA 4.0.