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 Some are like fields of sunlit corn, Meet for a bride on her bridal morn, Some, like the flame of her marriage fire, Or rich with the hue of her heart's desire, Tinkling, luminous, tender, and clear, Like her bridal laughter and bridal tear.

Some are purple and gold-flecked grey, For her who has journeyed thro' life midway, Whose hands have cherished, whose love has blest And cradled fair sons on her faithful breast, Who serves her household in fruitful pride, And worships the gods at her husband's side. 65