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Poem
October 14, 1829
Pawtucket Herald, And Independent Inquirer
Pawtucket, Providence County, Rhode Island
What is this article about?
A reflective poem on the enduring comfort and joy provided by friendship, especially after the illusions of youth fade and in times of sadness or care.
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ON FRIENDSHIP.
When all the dreams of youth have fled
Like phantoms from the piercing gaze;
And all their fancied joys have sped,
Or clouded in affliction's maze.
What can ease the tortured mind?
Or make the aching heart rejoice?
And what give pleasure so refin'd,
As friendship's sweet, endearing voice?
When the soul's absorbed in sadness,
Or crush'd beneath a load of care;
What can raise the heart to gladness?
What then can shield it from despair?
'Tis friendship's kindred broken sigh,
Which starts unbidden at the sight
Of others woe, of dangers nigh,
And fills the breast with calm delight.
J. L. E.
When all the dreams of youth have fled
Like phantoms from the piercing gaze;
And all their fancied joys have sped,
Or clouded in affliction's maze.
What can ease the tortured mind?
Or make the aching heart rejoice?
And what give pleasure so refin'd,
As friendship's sweet, endearing voice?
When the soul's absorbed in sadness,
Or crush'd beneath a load of care;
What can raise the heart to gladness?
What then can shield it from despair?
'Tis friendship's kindred broken sigh,
Which starts unbidden at the sight
Of others woe, of dangers nigh,
And fills the breast with calm delight.
J. L. E.
What sub-type of article is it?
Ode
What themes does it cover?
Friendship
What keywords are associated?
Friendship
Youth Dreams
Sadness Relief
Affliction Comfort
Endearing Voice
What entities or persons were involved?
J. L. E.
Poem Details
Title
On Friendship.
Author
J. L. E.
Form / Style
Rhymed Quatrains
Key Lines
What Can Ease The Tortured Mind?
Or Make The Aching Heart Rejoice?
And What Give Pleasure So Refin'd,
As Friendship's Sweet, Endearing Voice?