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Poem
June 14, 1850
Kenosha Telegraph
Kenosha, Kenosha County, Wisconsin
What is this article about?
A lyrical song by Paul Soboleski reflecting on the poet's carefree inspiration from spring nature and birds, journeys through past and vast regions, solace in flowers and angels amid sorrow from lost love, retreat to heaven for comfort, and hope for an immortal soul beyond earthly life.
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THE POET'S SONG.
BY PAUL SOBOLESKI.
When Spring unfolds her foliage green,
And birds their songs begin to breathe,
My strain, like theirs, is free from care;
I fly above—descend beneath!
I fly, and haunt the vanished past,
Mid tempests' low and wavering moan;
I gaze upon the regions vast.
And listen to the whirlwind's tone.
I feel the world's bright aspect 'round;
From flowers sweet I take my life;
I list to angel's praising sound,
And soon forget all earthly strife.
Although this happy, lonely heart
At times with sorrow is oppress'd:
Twice has it lov'd—sad thought, depart!
And leave this friendless heart at rest.
If for a while my bosom beats,
And trembles, fill'd with pain or fear;
My mind to Heaven then retreats,
And there dispels each bitter tear!
But when I end life's short career,
And bid this earth a last adieu—
Another world again will cheer
The heart that seldom sorrow knew.
Although the body pass from hence,
The soul immortal shall not die;
A few remaining thoughts on earth
May tell I soar'd beyond the sky.
BY PAUL SOBOLESKI.
When Spring unfolds her foliage green,
And birds their songs begin to breathe,
My strain, like theirs, is free from care;
I fly above—descend beneath!
I fly, and haunt the vanished past,
Mid tempests' low and wavering moan;
I gaze upon the regions vast.
And listen to the whirlwind's tone.
I feel the world's bright aspect 'round;
From flowers sweet I take my life;
I list to angel's praising sound,
And soon forget all earthly strife.
Although this happy, lonely heart
At times with sorrow is oppress'd:
Twice has it lov'd—sad thought, depart!
And leave this friendless heart at rest.
If for a while my bosom beats,
And trembles, fill'd with pain or fear;
My mind to Heaven then retreats,
And there dispels each bitter tear!
But when I end life's short career,
And bid this earth a last adieu—
Another world again will cheer
The heart that seldom sorrow knew.
Although the body pass from hence,
The soul immortal shall not die;
A few remaining thoughts on earth
May tell I soar'd beyond the sky.
What sub-type of article is it?
Song
Ode
What themes does it cover?
Nature Seasons
Love Courtship
Religious Faith
What keywords are associated?
Poet Song
Spring Foliage
Birds Songs
Vanished Past
Earthly Strife
Lonely Heart
Heaven Retreats
Immortal Soul
What entities or persons were involved?
By Paul Soboleski.
Poem Details
Title
The Poet's Song.
Author
By Paul Soboleski.
Form / Style
Stanzas With Abab Rhyme Scheme
Key Lines
When Spring Unfolds Her Foliage Green,
And Birds Their Songs Begin To Breathe,
Twice Has It Lov'd—Sad Thought, Depart!
My Mind To Heaven Then Retreats,
The Soul Immortal Shall Not Die;