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Poem
September 27, 1911
The Yakima Herald
Yakima, Yakima County, Washington
What is this article about?
A lyrical tribute to the simple joys of a child's golden curls, laughter, dimpled fists, and innocent play, which inspire purpose and comfort in the weary world.
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A CLUSTER OF CURLS
Only a cluster of golden curls,
Only a bundle of bliss:
Only the laughter of little blue eyes.
Only her red lips to kiss.
Only the ripple of morning divine
O'er golden and beautiful hair—
Only the patter of two little feet
Like tinkle of bells on the stair.
Only a chubby and deep-dimpled fist,
Only a baby's bright smile:
Only a hope of a happier day
Adown the whole length of the mile.
Only a titter of infantile glee.
The sound of a romp and a rush—
Only the sweet of a little one's life
Beaming down o'er the toiling world's hush.
Only these simple and homespun things.
But, masters,
keep step to the strain—
How strong and how true is the purpose of life
When it marches to childhood's refrain!
Only a cluster of golden curls.
But, ah, what a comfort it brings
When under its glory and beauty and truth
The heart of a little child sings!
Baltimore Sun.
Only a cluster of golden curls,
Only a bundle of bliss:
Only the laughter of little blue eyes.
Only her red lips to kiss.
Only the ripple of morning divine
O'er golden and beautiful hair—
Only the patter of two little feet
Like tinkle of bells on the stair.
Only a chubby and deep-dimpled fist,
Only a baby's bright smile:
Only a hope of a happier day
Adown the whole length of the mile.
Only a titter of infantile glee.
The sound of a romp and a rush—
Only the sweet of a little one's life
Beaming down o'er the toiling world's hush.
Only these simple and homespun things.
But, masters,
keep step to the strain—
How strong and how true is the purpose of life
When it marches to childhood's refrain!
Only a cluster of golden curls.
But, ah, what a comfort it brings
When under its glory and beauty and truth
The heart of a little child sings!
Baltimore Sun.
What sub-type of article is it?
Ode
What keywords are associated?
Golden Curls
Child Laughter
Baby Smile
Childhood Bliss
Life Purpose
Poem Details
Title
A Cluster Of Curls
Form / Style
Rhymed Stanzas
Key Lines
Only A Cluster Of Golden Curls,
Only A Bundle Of Bliss:
Only The Laughter Of Little Blue Eyes.
Only Her Red Lips To Kiss.
Only A Cluster Of Golden Curls.
But, Ah, What A Comfort It Brings
When Under Its Glory And Beauty And Truth
The Heart Of A Little Child Sings!