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Poem
March 13, 1834
Herald Of The Times
Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island
What is this article about?
A lyrical poem celebrating the joys of returning home after absence, evoking longing for family, affection, and familiar comforts, culminating in a vow to cherish the fireside forever.
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POETRY.
[Selected.]
THE RETURN.
The joys of home have oft been told,
And sung in many a gifted strain:
Yet can the theme e'er grow so cold,
As not to inspire again?
Again—oh, yes! and oft again
The harp shall tune so fond a lay;
It is—like love—too sweet a strain,
To ever die away!
Leave it a while—a little while,
And from your kindred dwell apart;
From social bliss, affection's smile,
How lonely feels the heart!
If in a stranger land ye be,
And roaming 'neath a brighter sky.
What dwells so near in memory;
What wakes so fond a sigh.
As absent "home" restored to thee?
Each simple object seems more dear,
The heart then tastes felicity
In all we see and hear!
To meet again the smile of love,
And friendship's gentle hand to press;
The fond salute where'er we move,
While all things seem to bless!
It is a theme might well prolong
The poet's best and choicest lay—
But mine can only breathe the song
Of joy, to hail the day.
I meet again "my own fireside!"
In bliss, or woe, or health or pain,
With thee I'll evermore abide,
Nor lose thy sweets again.
[Selected.]
THE RETURN.
The joys of home have oft been told,
And sung in many a gifted strain:
Yet can the theme e'er grow so cold,
As not to inspire again?
Again—oh, yes! and oft again
The harp shall tune so fond a lay;
It is—like love—too sweet a strain,
To ever die away!
Leave it a while—a little while,
And from your kindred dwell apart;
From social bliss, affection's smile,
How lonely feels the heart!
If in a stranger land ye be,
And roaming 'neath a brighter sky.
What dwells so near in memory;
What wakes so fond a sigh.
As absent "home" restored to thee?
Each simple object seems more dear,
The heart then tastes felicity
In all we see and hear!
To meet again the smile of love,
And friendship's gentle hand to press;
The fond salute where'er we move,
While all things seem to bless!
It is a theme might well prolong
The poet's best and choicest lay—
But mine can only breathe the song
Of joy, to hail the day.
I meet again "my own fireside!"
In bliss, or woe, or health or pain,
With thee I'll evermore abide,
Nor lose thy sweets again.
What sub-type of article is it?
Ode
What themes does it cover?
Friendship
Love Courtship
What keywords are associated?
Homecoming
Return
Affection
Memory
Fireside
Reunion
Poem Details
Title
The Return.
Subject
The Joys Of Returning Home
Form / Style
Rhymed Quatrains
Key Lines
The Joys Of Home Have Oft Been Told, And Sung In Many A Gifted Strain: Yet Can The Theme E'er Grow So Cold, As Not To Inspire Again?
I Meet Again "My Own Fireside!" In Bliss, Or Woe, Or Health Or Pain, With Thee I'll Evermore Abide, Nor Lose Thy Sweets Again.