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Poem
September 18, 1854
Daily Evening Star
Washington, District Of Columbia
What is this article about?
A dirge mourning the peaceful burial of a young, saintly woman, possibly a bride, adorned with natural elements like broom, tree, fountain, bird, and breeze, portraying her as a fair bud blossoming in heaven.
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EVENING STAR.
A DIRGE FOR THE BRIDAL.
Softly, peacefully,
Lay her to rest;
Place the turf lightly
On her young breast.
Gently, solemnly,
Remember o'er the bed
Where ye have pillowed
The saintly head.
Plant the broom, Willie,
Close by her grave;
Let its long branches
Bendingly wave:
With a sweet, sombre tree
Over the tomb;
Sprinkle fresh buds there,
Beauty and bloom.
Let a bright fountain
Limpid and clear,
Murmur its music,
Soothe through the tear—
Scatter its diamonds
Where the loved one lies
Brilliant and starry,
Like angels' eyes.
Then shall the bright bird,
On golden wing,
Lingering over,
Murmuring sing;
Then shall the soft breeze
Pensively sigh,
Bearing rich fragrance
And melody by.
Lay the sod lightly
Over her breast;
Calm be her slumbers
Peaceful her rest.
Beautiful, lovely,
She was but given
Fair bud to earth,
To blossom in heaven.
A DIRGE FOR THE BRIDAL.
Softly, peacefully,
Lay her to rest;
Place the turf lightly
On her young breast.
Gently, solemnly,
Remember o'er the bed
Where ye have pillowed
The saintly head.
Plant the broom, Willie,
Close by her grave;
Let its long branches
Bendingly wave:
With a sweet, sombre tree
Over the tomb;
Sprinkle fresh buds there,
Beauty and bloom.
Let a bright fountain
Limpid and clear,
Murmur its music,
Soothe through the tear—
Scatter its diamonds
Where the loved one lies
Brilliant and starry,
Like angels' eyes.
Then shall the bright bird,
On golden wing,
Lingering over,
Murmuring sing;
Then shall the soft breeze
Pensively sigh,
Bearing rich fragrance
And melody by.
Lay the sod lightly
Over her breast;
Calm be her slumbers
Peaceful her rest.
Beautiful, lovely,
She was but given
Fair bud to earth,
To blossom in heaven.
What sub-type of article is it?
Elegy
What themes does it cover?
Death Mourning
What keywords are associated?
Dirge
Bridal
Mourning
Burial
Heaven
Nature
Poem Details
Title
Evening Star.
Subject
A Dirge For The Bridal.
Key Lines
Softly, Peacefully,
Lay Her To Rest;
Place The Turf Lightly
On Her Young Breast.
Beautiful, Lovely,
She Was But Given
Fair Bud To Earth,
To Blossom In Heaven.