Song of the Bird
The image below was shared with me by a woman who's great grandmother traveled around the world and kept an artists journal. She had artists and poets sign her book. She felt that both the drawing and poem were the work of Edith. It is dated June 30th 1901. I have transcribed the poem next to the image.
Edith also collected autographs. According to Martha's manuscript, in Chapter 17, when Edith was in high school, autograph collecting was at its height. Edith continued her hobby into college.
Song of the bird and insect's hum --
Roar of the restless sea --
Thunder-clouds roll and summer rain
Joining in chorus free!
Echoes of long-lost Eden lays
Thrilling the summer air --
Promise of sweeter, fuller songs
Heaven with God's earth shall share?
June 30th 1901. Edith Granger