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Poem
February 28, 1803
Jenks' Portland Gazette. Maine Advertiser
Portland, Cumberland County, Maine
What is this article about?
A lyrical tribute to the tear as a sacred emblem of emotion, soothing severe anguish, symbolizing affection, pity, friendship, and love amid sorrow.
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THE TEAR.
Sacred boon of favouring Heaven!
Test of reason, pearly Tear!
In some bounteous moment given,
Soothing anguish most severe.
Melting child of mute affliction,
Misery's due, and feeling's gem!
Precious pledge of young affection,
Fairest flower of pity's stem!
Reconcilement's sweet oblation,
Healing the distemper'd heart!
Friendship's dearest, best libation,
Balm of every anxious smart.
Oh, how nearly ally'd to sorrow
Are your transports most sincere!
E'en delight is forc'd to borrow
Feeling's rich expressive tear!
Humid eyes that softly languish,
What do your full orbs declare?
Dew-drop form'd of hope and anguish,
Love himself has plac'd thee there!
From the Washington Federalist.
THE TEAR.
Sacred boon of favouring Heaven!
Test of reason, pearly Tear!
In some bounteous moment given,
Soothing anguish most severe.
Melting child of mute affliction,
Misery's due, and feeling's gem!
Precious pledge of young affection,
Fairest flower of pity's stem!
Reconcilement's sweet oblation,
Healing the distemper'd heart!
Friendship's dearest, best libation,
Balm of every anxious smart.
Oh, how nearly ally'd to sorrow
Are your transports most sincere!
E'en delight is forc'd to borrow
Feeling's rich expressive tear!
Humid eyes that softly languish,
What do your full orbs declare?
Dew-drop form'd of hope and anguish,
Love himself has plac'd thee there!
From the Washington Federalist.
What sub-type of article is it?
Ode
What themes does it cover?
Death Mourning
Friendship
Love Courtship
What keywords are associated?
Tear
Emotion
Sorrow
Affection
Pity
Friendship
Love
What entities or persons were involved?
From The Washington Federalist.
Poem Details
Title
The Tear.
Author
From The Washington Federalist.
Key Lines
Sacred Boon Of Favouring Heaven!
Test Of Reason, Pearly Tear!
Love Himself Has Plac'd Thee There!