No two leaves that wave in Arden, <br />No two grass blades on the plain, <br />No two flowers that gem the garden, <br />Show as twins in form or vein, <br />No two grains of desert sand <br />Counterpart leave Nature's hand. <br /> <br />So the all resourceful mother <br />Forms her children each unique <br />Meet to supplement each other <br />In the purpose all should seek <br />Thus her aim deciphered shows <br />None must copy, none may pose — <br /> <br />Hence no trodden path can guide thee; <br />Thou art duplicate of none; <br />Untried issues shall betide thee; <br />Options new beneath the sun <br />And thou can'st not copy well <br />Failing perfect parallel — <br /> <br />Let thy course be independent <br />Steered by three bright stars above, <br />Ever shining soft, resplendent <br />Boding Faith and Hope and Love, <br />These shall guide thee to thy best, <br />Like the wise men's beacon blest. <br /> <br />(Miss Drewitt.)<br /><br />Joseph Furphy<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/lines-for-lizer-jane-s-album/
