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Poem
March 17, 1875
The Newberry Herald
Newberry, Newberry County, South Carolina
What is this article about?
A lyrical serenade poem set in midwinter, where the speaker sings an old song of pure, enduring love to a beloved, comparing it to snow, winds, and stars, ultimately bringing warmth and light to the cold night.
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MIDWINTER
SERENADE.
The winter winds are cold love,
The snow untrodden lies;
The song I sing is old love,
Under the listening skies.
Yet to me and to you its theme is new
Under the star-gemmed skies.
The window is curtained with frost, love,
And closed thy beautiful eyes;
The song I sing may be lost, love,
Under the heedless skies.
Yet perchance one strain may thy heart retain
Like a star in the far-off skies.
My love is as pure as the snow, sweet,
That over the brown earth lies,
And free as the winds that blow, sweet,
And deep as the fathomless skies.
And shall live for aye, though the pole-star die
And pass from the azure skies.
A light to thy casement moves, sweet:
Thanks for this glad surprise!
Summer has come to the groves, sweet
And warmth to the wintry skies.
Oh, love can light the darkest night,
And brighten the dullest skies.
—From the Aldine for February.
SERENADE.
The winter winds are cold love,
The snow untrodden lies;
The song I sing is old love,
Under the listening skies.
Yet to me and to you its theme is new
Under the star-gemmed skies.
The window is curtained with frost, love,
And closed thy beautiful eyes;
The song I sing may be lost, love,
Under the heedless skies.
Yet perchance one strain may thy heart retain
Like a star in the far-off skies.
My love is as pure as the snow, sweet,
That over the brown earth lies,
And free as the winds that blow, sweet,
And deep as the fathomless skies.
And shall live for aye, though the pole-star die
And pass from the azure skies.
A light to thy casement moves, sweet:
Thanks for this glad surprise!
Summer has come to the groves, sweet
And warmth to the wintry skies.
Oh, love can light the darkest night,
And brighten the dullest skies.
—From the Aldine for February.
What sub-type of article is it?
Song
Ode
What themes does it cover?
Love Courtship
Nature Seasons
What keywords are associated?
Midwinter Serenade
Winter Love
Enduring Affection
Starry Skies
Eternal Love
Poem Details
Title
Midwinter Serenade.
Subject
Midwinter Serenade Of Enduring Love
Form / Style
Rhymed Stanzas
Key Lines
The Winter Winds Are Cold Love,
The Snow Untrodden Lies;
The Song I Sing Is Old Love,
Under The Listening Skies.
My Love Is As Pure As The Snow, Sweet,
That Over The Brown Earth Lies,
And Free As The Winds That Blow, Sweet,
And Deep As The Fathomless Skies.
Oh, Love Can Light The Darkest Night,
And Brighten The Dullest Skies.