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Poem
July 13, 1854
Port Tobacco Times, And Charles County Advertiser
Port Tobacco, Charles County, Maryland
What is this article about?
A lyrical poem by George P. Morris reflecting on a past love met and lost near a lone river with water-lilies, emphasizing enduring memory and hope of heavenly reunion.
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ON THE BANKS OF THAT LONE RIVER.
BY GEORGE P. MORRIS.
Near the banks of that lone River,
Where the water-lilies grow,
Breathed the fairest flower that ever
Bloomed and faded years ago.
How we met and loved and parted,
None on earth can ever know—
Nor how pure and gentle-hearted
Beamed the mourned one years ago!
Like the streams with lilies laden,
Will life's future current flow
Till in Heaven I meet the maiden
Fondly cherished years ago.
Hearts that love like mine forget not:
They're the same in weal or woe;
And that star of memory sets not
In the grave of years ago.
BY GEORGE P. MORRIS.
Near the banks of that lone River,
Where the water-lilies grow,
Breathed the fairest flower that ever
Bloomed and faded years ago.
How we met and loved and parted,
None on earth can ever know—
Nor how pure and gentle-hearted
Beamed the mourned one years ago!
Like the streams with lilies laden,
Will life's future current flow
Till in Heaven I meet the maiden
Fondly cherished years ago.
Hearts that love like mine forget not:
They're the same in weal or woe;
And that star of memory sets not
In the grave of years ago.
What sub-type of article is it?
Ballad
Song
What themes does it cover?
Love Courtship
Death Mourning
Nature Seasons
What keywords are associated?
Lost Love
Lone River
Water Lilies
Enduring Memory
Heavenly Reunion
George P Morris
What entities or persons were involved?
By George P. Morris.
Poem Details
Title
On The Banks Of That Lone River.
Author
By George P. Morris.
Key Lines
Near The Banks Of That Lone River,
Where The Water Lilies Grow,
Breathed The Fairest Flower That Ever
Bloomed And Faded Years Ago.
Hearts That Love Like Mine Forget Not:
They're The Same In Weal Or Woe;
And That Star Of Memory Sets Not
In The Grave Of Years Ago.