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Dedication of “The Miracle and Other Poems” by Virna Sheard

Jun 21, 2021

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by

Andrew Porteus

in Accidents, Niagara Falls Poems, Niagara Falls Poetry, Niagara History & Folklore, Niagara River Poems, Niagara River Poetry

TO MY DEAR BROTHER ELDRIDGE STANTON (JUNIOR) WHO DIED BRAVELY AT NIAGARA, ON THE AFTERNOON OF SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 4TH, 1912 No tears for thee, no tears, or sighs, Or breaking heart — But smiles, that thou so well that bitter hour Didst play thy part ! Source: Virna Sheard. The Miracle and Other Poems. Toronto: J.M. Dent…