Friendship Poems

Friendship Poems by Henry Van Dyke

Henry Van Dyke Biography
Henry Jackson Van Dyke was born in Germantown, Pennsylvania, to Henrietta Ashmead and Henry Jackson Van Dyke, a respected Presbyterian clergyman. Henry was influenced by his father's role as minister, though the boy was not necessarily a model child. Later in life Van Dyke said... Continue reading Henry Van Dyke Biography

Mother Earth
By Henry Van Dyke Mother of all the high-strung poets and singers departed, Mother of all the grass that weaves over their graves the glory of the field, Mother of all the manifold forms of life, deep-bosomed, patient, impassive, Silent brooder and nurse of lyrical... Continue reading Mother Earth

A Prayer for a Mother's Birthday
By Henry Van Dyke Lord Jesus, Thou hast known A mother's love and tender care: And Thou wilt hear, while for my own Mother most dear I make this birthday prayer. Protect her life, I pray, Who gave the gift of life to me; And... Continue reading A Prayer for a Mother's Birthday