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Poem
March 2, 1819
Alexandria Gazette & Daily Advertiser
Alexandria, Virginia
What is this article about?
A reflective poem on the enduring magical power of simple gifts exchanged during parting moments of friendship, which preserve memories and emotions against time.
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THE KEEPSAKE.
Oh! knowest thou why, to distance driven,
When friendship weeps the parting hour,
The simplest gift that moment given,
Long, long, retains a magic pow'r.
Still, when it meets the musing view,
Can half the felt of time retrieve-
The scenes of former bliss renew,
And bid each dear idea live?
It boots not if the pencil'd rose,
Or sever'd ringlet meet the eye ;
Or India's sparkling gems enclose
The talisman of sympathy.
"Keep it-yes, keep it for my sake !"
On fancy's ear still peals the sound ;
Ne'er time the potent charm shall break,
Nor loose the spell by nature bound!
THE KEEPSAKE.
Oh! knowest thou why, to distance driven,
When friendship weeps the parting hour,
The simplest gift that moment given,
Long, long, retains a magic pow'r.
Still, when it meets the musing view,
Can half the felt of time retrieve-
The scenes of former bliss renew,
And bid each dear idea live?
It boots not if the pencil'd rose,
Or sever'd ringlet meet the eye ;
Or India's sparkling gems enclose
The talisman of sympathy.
"Keep it-yes, keep it for my sake !"
On fancy's ear still peals the sound ;
Ne'er time the potent charm shall break,
Nor loose the spell by nature bound!
What sub-type of article is it?
Ode
What themes does it cover?
Friendship
What keywords are associated?
Keepsake
Friendship
Parting Gift
Memories
Magic Power
Poem Details
Title
The Keepsake
Key Lines
Oh! Knowest Thou Why, To Distance Driven,
When Friendship Weeps The Parting Hour,
The Simplest Gift That Moment Given,
Long, Long, Retains A Magic Pow'r.
"Keep It Yes, Keep It For My Sake !"
On Fancy's Ear Still Peals The Sound ;
Ne'er Time The Potent Charm Shall Break,
Nor Loose The Spell By Nature Bound!