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Poem
August 5, 1924
The Bismarck Tribune
Bismarck, Mandan, Burleigh County, Morton County, North Dakota
What is this article about?
Poet observes a bird's melody and flower's fragrance, learning lessons of prayer and generosity from nature. Concludes with a prayer to let one's light inspire others to persevere and share their own light.
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POET'S CORNER
A WAYSIDE PRAYER
By Florence Borner
Oh, little bird, that gaily flits,
From twig to leafy tree,
And helps to fill this sad old world,
With richest melody;
I hear thy music every day,
Then, why must I forget to pray?
Oh, tiny flower beside the road,
I sense thy fragrant bloom,
And stop to revel in the bliss,
Of thy sweet, faint perfume;
Thou givest all thou hast to me,
Then why must I live selfishly?
Oh, singing bird, and swaying flower,
A lesson ye have given:
If I but seek to gain the prize,
In vain have I then striven;
But if a helping hand I lend,
The world will know me for a friend.
This then shalt be my wayside prayer:
Lord, grant my light so shine.
That others seeing it take heart,
To brave the steep incline;
And, when they've reached the topmost stair,
They'll leave their lights still shining there.
A WAYSIDE PRAYER
By Florence Borner
Oh, little bird, that gaily flits,
From twig to leafy tree,
And helps to fill this sad old world,
With richest melody;
I hear thy music every day,
Then, why must I forget to pray?
Oh, tiny flower beside the road,
I sense thy fragrant bloom,
And stop to revel in the bliss,
Of thy sweet, faint perfume;
Thou givest all thou hast to me,
Then why must I live selfishly?
Oh, singing bird, and swaying flower,
A lesson ye have given:
If I but seek to gain the prize,
In vain have I then striven;
But if a helping hand I lend,
The world will know me for a friend.
This then shalt be my wayside prayer:
Lord, grant my light so shine.
That others seeing it take heart,
To brave the steep incline;
And, when they've reached the topmost stair,
They'll leave their lights still shining there.
What sub-type of article is it?
Ode
Hymn
What themes does it cover?
Religious Faith
Moral Virtue
Nature Seasons
What keywords are associated?
Wayside Prayer
Bird Song
Flower Perfume
Selflessness
Helping Hand
Shining Light
Moral Lesson
What entities or persons were involved?
By Florence Borner
Poem Details
Title
A Wayside Prayer
Author
By Florence Borner
Subject
Wayside Prayer On Lessons From Nature
Key Lines
Oh, Little Bird, That Gaily Flits,
Then Why Must I Forget To Pray?
This Then Shalt Be My Wayside Prayer:
Lord, Grant My Light So Shine.
They'll Leave Their Lights Still Shining There.