Poems (Curwen)/To Iris

by Annie Isabel Curwen

To "Iris."

PATRIOTIC SOCIETY.

"Iris," a noble task is thine,
 What nobler mission can there be
Than this—to foster in the young
 The love of home, and loyalty?

Love for their country has inspired
 Our noblest patriots to die;
And England's future weal depends
 Upon her children's loyalty.

Love is the key to England's power,
 And her supremacy is sure
So long as in her children's hearts
 Both love and loyalty endure.

God bless thy task then, "Iris," dear,
 And may thy patriotic band
Become a pillar to uphold
 The glory of our native land.