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Literary
June 27, 1833
Herald Of The Times
Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island
What is this article about?
A poem depicting the vibrant love and joy of youth as sunshine, contrasted with the gentle, soothing light of friendship in later life, termed moonlight of the heart.
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THE MOONLIGHT OF THE HEART.
Oh! gaily, in Life's morning bright
Love speeds the rosy hours,
Illumines each scene with smiling light,
And strews each spot with flowers:
Around his shrine young hope and joy
Their fairest gifts impart;
Nor doubts can chill, nor fear destroy,
The Sunshine of the heart.
Those flowers will droop, those beams must wane,
But when their glories cease,
A softer spell will still remain,
To soothe the soul to peace;
For then shall Friendship's tranquil rays
A hallowed charm impart,
And cast o'er Life's declining days,
The Moonlight of the heart.
Oh! gaily, in Life's morning bright
Love speeds the rosy hours,
Illumines each scene with smiling light,
And strews each spot with flowers:
Around his shrine young hope and joy
Their fairest gifts impart;
Nor doubts can chill, nor fear destroy,
The Sunshine of the heart.
Those flowers will droop, those beams must wane,
But when their glories cease,
A softer spell will still remain,
To soothe the soul to peace;
For then shall Friendship's tranquil rays
A hallowed charm impart,
And cast o'er Life's declining days,
The Moonlight of the heart.
What sub-type of article is it?
Poem
What themes does it cover?
Love Romance
Friendship
What keywords are associated?
Moonlight Heart
Sunshine Love
Friendship Peace
Life Stages
Youth Joy
Literary Details
Title
The Moonlight Of The Heart.
Key Lines
Oh! Gaily, In Life's Morning Bright
Love Speeds The Rosy Hours,
Nor Doubts Can Chill, Nor Fear Destroy,
The Sunshine Of The Heart.
And Cast O'er Life's Declining Days,
The Moonlight Of The Heart.