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Poem
February 16, 1919
Laredo Weekly Times
Laredo, Webb County, Texas
What is this article about?
A lyrical poem where the fire sings of winter's Old Man of the Snow to children, but to an adult, it evokes memories of long ago, lost loved ones, springtime, life, and love, thanking God for a place for tears.
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"The Fire is a-singing Of the Old Man of the Snow,
Who sends the flakes a-flying And makes the North Wind blow--
The Wind that makes the hills white And shakes the windows so!"
That's what the story-children Say, when the shadows creep
And the Stars stare at the still world That's lost away in sleep-
The little children, whose bright eyes Forget the tears they weep.
But the Fire is a-singing Another song, you know;
And one whose eyes see other skies While tides of Memory flow,
Says: "The song the Fire's a-singing Is, Long, Long Ago!"'
And guests are at the fireside- Guests of the loved, lost years;
Springtime is there, with rose- wreathed hair And Life Love's garland wears.
(Thank God that in the strife of Life There is a place for tears!)
-Frank L. Stanton in Atlanta Constitution.
Who sends the flakes a-flying And makes the North Wind blow--
The Wind that makes the hills white And shakes the windows so!"
That's what the story-children Say, when the shadows creep
And the Stars stare at the still world That's lost away in sleep-
The little children, whose bright eyes Forget the tears they weep.
But the Fire is a-singing Another song, you know;
And one whose eyes see other skies While tides of Memory flow,
Says: "The song the Fire's a-singing Is, Long, Long Ago!"'
And guests are at the fireside- Guests of the loved, lost years;
Springtime is there, with rose- wreathed hair And Life Love's garland wears.
(Thank God that in the strife of Life There is a place for tears!)
-Frank L. Stanton in Atlanta Constitution.
What sub-type of article is it?
Song
What themes does it cover?
Nature Seasons
Death Mourning
What keywords are associated?
Fire Singing
Old Man Snow
Winter Wind
Memory Flow
Lost Years
Springtime Love
Tears Life
What entities or persons were involved?
Frank L. Stanton
Poem Details
Author
Frank L. Stanton
Key Lines
"The Fire Is A Singing Of The Old Man Of The Snow,
"The Song The Fire's A Singing Is, Long, Long Ago!"
(Thank God That In The Strife Of Life There Is A Place For Tears!)