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Poem
September 5, 1879
Springfield Weekly Republican
Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts
What is this article about?
A lyrical poem hailing Sirius, the Dog Star, for its role in the sultry 'dog days' of summer now ending, welcoming autumn's arrival. Attributed to W. E. D. from Longmeadow, dated September 1, 1879.
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The Republican.
A GOOD WORD FOR THE DOG-STAR.
Hail to thee, Sirius! world so malign!
For thine ill-starred conjunction with days called
canine,
So sultry and sticky, and muggy of yore,
There was hearty thanksgiving when they were no
more.
When rampant and raging were these "dogs of war,"
Till meekest of mortals did curse thee afar,
Men robbed thee of crown, and sceptre, and name,
And gave thee as "dog-star" thy passport to fame.
Brightest of brilliants that spangle the blue.
Rival most potent the sun ever knew,
Rich tribute is due thee of honor and praise
For the season just gone, with its rarest of days.
Rising and setting with th' orb of the day
With beams of the sunlight was blended thy ray,
Till in the fruition of visions so fair
Around and above us, we recked not thy share.
Bridling and curbing thy coursers of flame
Till the fiercest of all stood passive and tame.
The dainty tuberose did welcome thee nigh
And offered thee incense as soft as a sigh.
Hail to thee, Sirius! hail and farewell!
For birds of the summer are singing its knell,
And crickets are chirping their minor refrain
To tell us the autumn is with us again.
W. E. D.
Longmeadow, September 1, 1879.
A GOOD WORD FOR THE DOG-STAR.
Hail to thee, Sirius! world so malign!
For thine ill-starred conjunction with days called
canine,
So sultry and sticky, and muggy of yore,
There was hearty thanksgiving when they were no
more.
When rampant and raging were these "dogs of war,"
Till meekest of mortals did curse thee afar,
Men robbed thee of crown, and sceptre, and name,
And gave thee as "dog-star" thy passport to fame.
Brightest of brilliants that spangle the blue.
Rival most potent the sun ever knew,
Rich tribute is due thee of honor and praise
For the season just gone, with its rarest of days.
Rising and setting with th' orb of the day
With beams of the sunlight was blended thy ray,
Till in the fruition of visions so fair
Around and above us, we recked not thy share.
Bridling and curbing thy coursers of flame
Till the fiercest of all stood passive and tame.
The dainty tuberose did welcome thee nigh
And offered thee incense as soft as a sigh.
Hail to thee, Sirius! hail and farewell!
For birds of the summer are singing its knell,
And crickets are chirping their minor refrain
To tell us the autumn is with us again.
W. E. D.
Longmeadow, September 1, 1879.
What sub-type of article is it?
Ode
What themes does it cover?
Nature Seasons
What keywords are associated?
Sirius
Dog Star
Dog Days
Summer End
Autumn
Longmeadow
What entities or persons were involved?
W. E. D.
Poem Details
Title
A Good Word For The Dog Star.
Author
W. E. D.
Subject
Praise For Sirius At End Of Summer
Key Lines
Hail To Thee, Sirius! World So Malign!
Hail To Thee, Sirius! Hail And Farewell!
For Birds Of The Summer Are Singing Its Knell,