If he bring me a rose, a briar rose, To place in my braided hair, I shall know there are thorns in life for me And many a wearying care. If he bring … - Clara Jessup Moore

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If he bring me a rose, a briar rose,
To place in my braided hair,
I shall know there are thorns in life for me
And many a wearying care.
If he bring me a lily pure and pale
And lay it upon my breast,
I shall know that my life will be of peace,
As a bird in its mother's nest.

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About Clara Jessup Moore

Clara Jessup Moore (February 16, 1824 – January 5, 1899) was an American poet, born in Westfield, Massachusetts.

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Pen Names: Clara Moreton Harriet Oxnard Ward H. O. Ward
Alternative Names: Clara Moore Clara Sophia Jessup Bloomfield-Moore

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