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Poem
June 2, 1859
The Perrysburg Journal
Perrysburg, Wood County, Ohio
What is this article about?
A sentimental elegy reflecting on blighted hopes, lost joyful days due to partings and sorrow, yet cherishing enduring affection for a 'darling,' promising a warm welcome upon meeting. Dated Stony Ridge, May 1859.
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That our fond hopes had ne'er known a blight.
And over my heart came flashing
Bright visions of days that are o'er.
I was happy, till voices came whispering,
"Alas! those glad days are no more."
And I started, for oh! I'd forgotten
That a cloud had obscured hope's bright beam
That partings, and sadness, and sorrow
Had 'wakened my once happy dream
Though long years of parting have chilled me
And my heart has grown stately and cold.
I'll remember the voice that once thrilled me
For 'tis kind, and as dear as of old.
And oh! when we chance to meet, darling
Our token of welcome shall be
A kind word and loving smile, darling.
To show you're remembered by me.
Stony Ridge, May, 1859.
And over my heart came flashing
Bright visions of days that are o'er.
I was happy, till voices came whispering,
"Alas! those glad days are no more."
And I started, for oh! I'd forgotten
That a cloud had obscured hope's bright beam
That partings, and sadness, and sorrow
Had 'wakened my once happy dream
Though long years of parting have chilled me
And my heart has grown stately and cold.
I'll remember the voice that once thrilled me
For 'tis kind, and as dear as of old.
And oh! when we chance to meet, darling
Our token of welcome shall be
A kind word and loving smile, darling.
To show you're remembered by me.
Stony Ridge, May, 1859.
What sub-type of article is it?
Elegy
What themes does it cover?
Love Courtship
What keywords are associated?
Lost Happiness
Parting
Remembrance
Darling
Stony Ridge
1859
Poem Details
Form / Style
Rhymed Quatrains
Key Lines
That Our Fond Hopes Had Ne'er Known A Blight.
And Over My Heart Came Flashing Bright Visions Of Days That Are O'er.
I'll Remember The Voice That Once Thrilled Me For 'Tis Kind, And As Dear As Of Old.
And Oh! When We Chance To Meet, Darling Our Token Of Welcome Shall Be A Kind Word And Loving Smile, Darling. To Show You're Remembered By Me.