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Poem
August 27, 1812
Virginia Argus
Richmond, Virginia
What is this article about?
A lyrical poem by Anacreon Moore expressing unwavering romantic devotion to a doubting beloved, culminating in a willingness to die to prove true love.
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SPECIMEN OF THE TENDER STYLE.
BY ANACREON MOORE.
Have you not seen the timid tear,
Steal, trembling, from mine eye?
Have you not mark'd the blush of fear,
Or caught the murmur'd sigh?
And can you think my love is chill,
Nor fix'd on you alone?
And can you rend, by doubting still,
A heart so much your own?
To you my soul's affection moves,
Devoutly, warmly true;
My life has been a task of love,
One long, long thought of you!
If all your tender faith is o'er,
If still my truth you'll try—
Alas! I know but one proof more,
I'd bless your name and die!
BY ANACREON MOORE.
Have you not seen the timid tear,
Steal, trembling, from mine eye?
Have you not mark'd the blush of fear,
Or caught the murmur'd sigh?
And can you think my love is chill,
Nor fix'd on you alone?
And can you rend, by doubting still,
A heart so much your own?
To you my soul's affection moves,
Devoutly, warmly true;
My life has been a task of love,
One long, long thought of you!
If all your tender faith is o'er,
If still my truth you'll try—
Alas! I know but one proof more,
I'd bless your name and die!
What sub-type of article is it?
Anacreontic
Song
What themes does it cover?
Love Courtship
What keywords are associated?
Tender Love
Romantic Devotion
Doubting Beloved
Anacreon Moore
Lyrical Proof
What entities or persons were involved?
By Anacreon Moore.
Poem Details
Title
Specimen Of The Tender Style.
Author
By Anacreon Moore.
Form / Style
Rhymed Quatrains
Key Lines
Have You Not Seen The Timid Tear, Steal, Trembling, From Mine Eye?
To You My Soul's Affection Moves, Devoutly, Warmly True;
I'd Bless Your Name And Die!