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Poem
September 25, 1811
The Rhode Island Republican
Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island
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A personal poem lamenting the absence of true friendship and expressing a desire for a guiding companion in life, submitted for the Rhode-Island Republican and signed Edwin.
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POETRY.
For the Rhode-Island Republican.
Is then, fair friendship but a name,
A mere chimera of the brain;
Long have I sought the gentle dame,
But seeking, found I've sought in vain.
Perhaps my heart was never form'd,
For affection's sacred tie;
Perhaps my soul ne'er was warm'd,
Sufficient to breathe a sigh.
But no, methinks I well could prize,
That one who would vouchsafe to be
My monitor and who'd advise,
That I might ev'ry danger flee.
Then must I here on earth remain,
A stranger to that sweetest tie,—
To me how great would be the gain,
A friend to guide me till I die.
But no friend exists for me;
Unheeded thro'the world I glide;
A lonely mortal I must be
Let all the storms that may, betide.
EDWIN
For the Rhode-Island Republican.
Is then, fair friendship but a name,
A mere chimera of the brain;
Long have I sought the gentle dame,
But seeking, found I've sought in vain.
Perhaps my heart was never form'd,
For affection's sacred tie;
Perhaps my soul ne'er was warm'd,
Sufficient to breathe a sigh.
But no, methinks I well could prize,
That one who would vouchsafe to be
My monitor and who'd advise,
That I might ev'ry danger flee.
Then must I here on earth remain,
A stranger to that sweetest tie,—
To me how great would be the gain,
A friend to guide me till I die.
But no friend exists for me;
Unheeded thro'the world I glide;
A lonely mortal I must be
Let all the storms that may, betide.
EDWIN
What sub-type of article is it?
Lyric
What themes does it cover?
Friendship
What keywords are associated?
Friendship
Loneliness
Affection
Guide
Mortal
What entities or persons were involved?
Edwin
Poem Details
Author
Edwin
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Is Then, Fair Friendship But A Name,
A Mere Chimera Of The Brain;
Long Have I Sought The Gentle Dame,
But Seeking, Found I've Sought In Vain.
Then Must I Here On Earth Remain,
A Stranger To That Sweetest Tie,—
To Me How Great Would Be The Gain,
A Friend To Guide Me Till I Die.