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Poem
July 2, 1852
Carroll Free Press
Carrollton, Carroll County, Ohio
What is this article about?
A lyrical poem expressing longing for a faithful, supportive life partner with physical strength, loving eyes, kind voice, and a true religious soul to journey together to Heaven.
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Wanted.
Wanted—a hand to hold my own,
As down life's vale I glide;
Wanted—an arm to lean upon,
Forever by my side;
Wanted—a firm and steady foot,
With step secure and free,
To take its strength and onward pace,
Over life's path with me.
Wanted—a form erect and high,
A head above my own,
So much that I might walk beneath
Its shadow o'er me thrown.
Wanted—an eye, within whose depth
Mine own might look and see
Uprise from a guileless heart,
O'erflowing with love for me.
Wanted—a lip, whose kindest smile
Would speak for me alone;
A voice, whose richest melody
Would breathe affection's tone.
Wanted—a true religious soul,
To pious purpose given,
With whom my own might pass along
The road that leads to Heaven.
Wanted—a hand to hold my own,
As down life's vale I glide;
Wanted—an arm to lean upon,
Forever by my side;
Wanted—a firm and steady foot,
With step secure and free,
To take its strength and onward pace,
Over life's path with me.
Wanted—a form erect and high,
A head above my own,
So much that I might walk beneath
Its shadow o'er me thrown.
Wanted—an eye, within whose depth
Mine own might look and see
Uprise from a guileless heart,
O'erflowing with love for me.
Wanted—a lip, whose kindest smile
Would speak for me alone;
A voice, whose richest melody
Would breathe affection's tone.
Wanted—a true religious soul,
To pious purpose given,
With whom my own might pass along
The road that leads to Heaven.
What sub-type of article is it?
Ode
What themes does it cover?
Love Courtship
Religious Faith
What keywords are associated?
Wanted Partner
Life Companion
Religious Soul
Affection Tone
Heaven Road
Poem Details
Title
Wanted.
Form / Style
Rhymed Stanzas
Key Lines
Wanted—A Hand To Hold My Own,
As Down Life's Vale I Glide;
Wanted—An Arm To Lean Upon,
Forever By My Side;
Wanted—A True Religious Soul,
To Pious Purpose Given,
With Whom My Own Might Pass Along
The Road That Leads To Heaven.