A Poem By A Poet Long Gone - Untitled Comments
Within thy floral album cousin I see,
Flowers that I know, and that are dear to me -
But one I miss - in vain for it I've sought,
It is my favorite, sweet forget-me-not.
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Interesting - that' when I started to read - I thought - as 19 th century Russian verse (Pushkin f.e.) . And thern I've read your note...
A treasure indeed. You picked a good poem as the first one to share. Thanks.
Latest results of my research. Mary Eleanor Junkin was born 7 February 1836 at Milton, Pennsylvania. Father: David Xavier Junkin, Mother: Jane McCleery. Mary penned this poem on her 15th birthday. The Junkin Family is rich in history. One of her relatives, whose poems are also on poemhunter, is poet: Margaret Junkin Preston,1820 - 1897 USA, Her 26 poems were all entered on the same day,12 October 2010. I believe I have found a treasure! ! ! !
This is poem 5 of 27 contained in album titled: SCRIPTURAL Album with FLORAL ILLUSTRATIONS. Above title is owner's name: Eleanor Oliver.
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7/19/2025 11:34:31 AM # 1.0.0
I did enjoy this traditional poem.