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Poem
May 10, 1836
The Daily Herald
New Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut
What is this article about?
A lyrical poem praising the sun's influence across the four seasons—spring, summer, autumn, and winter—culminating in a moral reflection on life's end and spiritual renewal.
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OCR Quality
98%
Excellent
Full Text
From the Knickerbocker.
THE SUN.
The warm spring sun! through parted clouds
It looks upon the wakening earth;
Spreads on the trees their leafy shrouds,
And brings the hosts of blossoms forth;
Calls out the young birds' fairy mirth,
Glides the warm tears of passing showers,
And bids us quit the feverish hearth,
To look on troops of opening flowers.
The summer sun; how sweet it is,
When the last fragile spring-wreath fades,
To mark how, 'neath his glowing kiss,
Flowers bloom, of e'en more glowing shades!
Then will we seek the forest glades,
And lie beneath their leafy dome,
Till the twilight gloom pervades,
And the young moon lamp lights us home.
The summer sun at eventide,
After a day of tempest stir,
While the dark storm is scattered wide.
What golden smiles does he confer!
How rides he like a conqueror,
Amid his legion of bright clouds;
While like a peaceful messenger,
The evening star breaks through their crowds.
The Autumn sun! how rich and bright
It falls upon the dying tree,
Tinges the grapes with gem like light,
And wakes the sound of revelry;
Laughs down upon the reaper's glee,
And ripens all the golden sheaves,
As if one feast of earth must be,
Ere o'er past days the cold wind grieves.
The winter sun! how short its stay—
What feeble light its beamings fling!
Yet know we when it sinks away,
It rises on a land of spring!
And thus to happier climes shall wing
The spirit when life's task is done,
And thus a lesson thou canst bring
To weary hearts, thou wintry sun!
THE SUN.
The warm spring sun! through parted clouds
It looks upon the wakening earth;
Spreads on the trees their leafy shrouds,
And brings the hosts of blossoms forth;
Calls out the young birds' fairy mirth,
Glides the warm tears of passing showers,
And bids us quit the feverish hearth,
To look on troops of opening flowers.
The summer sun; how sweet it is,
When the last fragile spring-wreath fades,
To mark how, 'neath his glowing kiss,
Flowers bloom, of e'en more glowing shades!
Then will we seek the forest glades,
And lie beneath their leafy dome,
Till the twilight gloom pervades,
And the young moon lamp lights us home.
The summer sun at eventide,
After a day of tempest stir,
While the dark storm is scattered wide.
What golden smiles does he confer!
How rides he like a conqueror,
Amid his legion of bright clouds;
While like a peaceful messenger,
The evening star breaks through their crowds.
The Autumn sun! how rich and bright
It falls upon the dying tree,
Tinges the grapes with gem like light,
And wakes the sound of revelry;
Laughs down upon the reaper's glee,
And ripens all the golden sheaves,
As if one feast of earth must be,
Ere o'er past days the cold wind grieves.
The winter sun! how short its stay—
What feeble light its beamings fling!
Yet know we when it sinks away,
It rises on a land of spring!
And thus to happier climes shall wing
The spirit when life's task is done,
And thus a lesson thou canst bring
To weary hearts, thou wintry sun!
What sub-type of article is it?
Ode
Pastoral
What themes does it cover?
Nature Seasons
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Sun
Seasons
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter
Nature
Renewal
Lesson
What entities or persons were involved?
From The Knickerbocker.
Poem Details
Title
The Sun.
Author
From The Knickerbocker.
Key Lines
Yet Know We When It Sinks Away,
It Rises On A Land Of Spring!
And Thus To Happier Climes Shall Wing
The Spirit When Life's Task Is Done,
And Thus A Lesson Thou Canst Bring
To Weary Hearts, Thou Wintry Sun!