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Poem
December 30, 1828
Rhode Island American And Providence Gazette
Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island
What is this article about?
A lyrical poem reflecting on love that began and deepened during winter's hardships, contrasting with the joys of spring and summer, emphasizing stronger bonds through sorrow.
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WINTER.
Twas not when early flowers were springing,
When skies were sheen,
And wheat was green.
And birds of love were singing,
That first I loved thee, or that thou
Didst first the tender claim allow.
For when the silent woods had faded
From green to yellow—
When fields were fallow,
And the changed skies o'ershaded,
My love might then have shared decay;
Or passed, with summer songs, away,
Twas winter—cares and clouds were round me,
Instead of flowers
And sunny hours,
When Love unguarded found me;
Mid wintry, scenes my passion grew,
And wintry cages have proved it true.
Dear are the hours of summer weather,
When all is bright
And hearts are light,
And Love and Nature joy together:
But stars from night their lustre borrow,
And hearts are closer twined by sorrow.
Twas not when early flowers were springing,
When skies were sheen,
And wheat was green.
And birds of love were singing,
That first I loved thee, or that thou
Didst first the tender claim allow.
For when the silent woods had faded
From green to yellow—
When fields were fallow,
And the changed skies o'ershaded,
My love might then have shared decay;
Or passed, with summer songs, away,
Twas winter—cares and clouds were round me,
Instead of flowers
And sunny hours,
When Love unguarded found me;
Mid wintry, scenes my passion grew,
And wintry cages have proved it true.
Dear are the hours of summer weather,
When all is bright
And hearts are light,
And Love and Nature joy together:
But stars from night their lustre borrow,
And hearts are closer twined by sorrow.
What sub-type of article is it?
Ode
What themes does it cover?
Love Courtship
Nature Seasons
What keywords are associated?
Winter Love
Enduring Passion
Seasonal Contrast
Poem Details
Title
Winter.
Subject
Love In Winter
Form / Style
Rhymed Stanzas
Key Lines
Twas Winter—Cares And Clouds Were Round Me,
Instead Of Flowers
And Sunny Hours,
When Love Unguarded Found Me;
But Stars From Night Their Lustre Borrow,
And Hearts Are Closer Twined By Sorrow.