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Letter to Editor
April 2, 1831
Providence Patriot, Columbian Phenix
Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island
What is this article about?
A light-hearted letter to the editor recounts how the writer's friend became obsessed with poetry after his love interest, Miss H., left for a healthier climate due to illness, including a sample poem expressing longing and well-wishes for her health.
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PROVIDENCE
For the Patriot.
Mr. Editor—It is really amusing to perceive the very close connexion between love and poetry. About two years since my chum became acquainted with Miss H., an accomplished lady, whose ill health obliged her to leave the home of her childhood and the scenes of her youth for a more genial climate;—and from the moment of her departure his head has been full of nothing but poetry, poetry, poetry:—here is a specimen of his versifying, which I took the liberty of filching from his table.
S. G.
O that my eyes once more could dwell
Upon those beaming eyes,
Whose soft, enchanting, music spell
Bid countless feelings rise.
Some kind memento of thy worth,
A ring forsooth I've got,
And giv'st thou more? in humble truth,
I ask, I ask it not.
It is not gold, a worthless gem,
In which thy treasure lies,
Thou wear'st a richer diadem
Which I e'en deign to prize.
I ask not boundless stores of wealth
To be thy only show,
I ask for that departed health,
To beam upon thy brow.
O then, upon that neck so fair,
Around which tresses twine,
And hid behind thy flowing hair,
The rose, now dim, may shine
For the Patriot.
Mr. Editor—It is really amusing to perceive the very close connexion between love and poetry. About two years since my chum became acquainted with Miss H., an accomplished lady, whose ill health obliged her to leave the home of her childhood and the scenes of her youth for a more genial climate;—and from the moment of her departure his head has been full of nothing but poetry, poetry, poetry:—here is a specimen of his versifying, which I took the liberty of filching from his table.
S. G.
O that my eyes once more could dwell
Upon those beaming eyes,
Whose soft, enchanting, music spell
Bid countless feelings rise.
Some kind memento of thy worth,
A ring forsooth I've got,
And giv'st thou more? in humble truth,
I ask, I ask it not.
It is not gold, a worthless gem,
In which thy treasure lies,
Thou wear'st a richer diadem
Which I e'en deign to prize.
I ask not boundless stores of wealth
To be thy only show,
I ask for that departed health,
To beam upon thy brow.
O then, upon that neck so fair,
Around which tresses twine,
And hid behind thy flowing hair,
The rose, now dim, may shine
What sub-type of article is it?
Comedic
Poetic
Emotional
What keywords are associated?
Love
Poetry
Romance
Illness
Absence
Versifying
What entities or persons were involved?
S. G.
Mr. Editor
Letter to Editor Details
Author
S. G.
Recipient
Mr. Editor
Main Argument
the letter humorously observes the strong link between love and poetry, sharing a story of a friend's poetic outpouring after his beloved's departure due to health issues, and includes a sample poem wishing for her recovery.
Notable Details
Friend's Obsession With Poetry After Miss H.'S Departure For A Genial Climate
Sample Poem Expressing Longing, Valuing Non Material Treasures, And Desiring Her Health's Return