A Little Child's Monument/Flower to Flower
Eucharis lilies,
Roses red,
Lie on the form of the
Early dead;
Eucharis lilies,
Roses white.
Lie on the shrine of a
Jewel of Light!
Tho' the jewel be flown, O, the
Shrine is fair;
Flowers are breathing
Everywhere,
Within his bosom and
Wavy hair;
Flowers for emblem,
Flowers for faith,
Sweet mortal words
The Immortal saith!
Beautiful souls
Akin to his,
Who seem to be born
Out of all he is,
Who love to be born,
And to die for this.
Flowers for remembrance,
Flowers for truth;
Thoughts of the angel of
Innocent youth;
Dews of the morning
Over their mirth,
Softly awaking
From sleep in earth;
Sweet resurrection,
A holy birth!
Red for renouncement,
Green is for hope,
White for humility,
Flowers who droop;
Pale for his purity;
Fair they link,
Leaning a hand to us,
Ere we sink.
Azure for infinite
Heaven's embrace,
Tender and true
Celestial grace;
Red for the heart's blood
Of Christ our Lord;
Blue for His Love, who will
Keep His Word.
Pansy and violet,
Primrose pale,
Lily of the valley,
Folded frail,
And water-lily
Fulfil the tale.
Pansy and violet,
Lilies white,
All for the form of a
Lily of Light!