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Saxton, Andrew B.: The Overflowing Cup - ZaunköniG - 26.05.2007 The Overflowing Cup Into the crystal chalice of the soul Is falling, drop by drop, Life's blending mead. The pleasant waters of our childhood speed And enter first; and Love pours in its whole Deep flood of tenderness and gall. There roll The drops of sweet and bitter that proceed From wedded trustfulness, and hearts that bleed For children that outrun us to the goal, And later come the calmer joys of age-- The restful streams of quietude that flow Around their fading lives, whose heritage Is whitened locks and voice serene and low. These added blessings round the vessel up-- Death is the overflowing of the cup. |