A
babe, a tiny spark of life
Fawned on by love into a flame
Of
joy to burn, and later warm
The hearts of those who gave it name.
c.
Aug. 8, 1897
Pub.
in Irene’s
“Story Book”
(Irene being Joe Cone’s
daughter, born Oct. 22, 1897)
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