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Poem
September 19, 1861
The Smoky Hill And Republican Union
Junction City, Geary County, Kansas
What is this article about?
A lyrical poem titled 'WHY?' describes a profound spiritual awakening, where the speaker's heart leaps toward divine realms, perceiving beauty, stars singing, and angels filling their soul with love.
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WHY?
Somehow or other my heart leaps sunward;
Somehow or other I feel my wings
Playing in air that is bright and golden,
Lifting me up to immortal things.
Somehow or other the dross is melting;
Somehow or other the gold appears;
Somehow or other I see the roses
Growing along my future years.
Somehow or other the stars are singing;
Somehow or other the moonbeams talk;
Somehow or other a hand is flinging
Beautiful jewels wherever I walk.
Somehow or other my soul is climbing,
Living in beautiful realms above:
Somehow or other—I know the secret—
Angels are filling my heart with love!
Somehow or other my heart leaps sunward;
Somehow or other I feel my wings
Playing in air that is bright and golden,
Lifting me up to immortal things.
Somehow or other the dross is melting;
Somehow or other the gold appears;
Somehow or other I see the roses
Growing along my future years.
Somehow or other the stars are singing;
Somehow or other the moonbeams talk;
Somehow or other a hand is flinging
Beautiful jewels wherever I walk.
Somehow or other my soul is climbing,
Living in beautiful realms above:
Somehow or other—I know the secret—
Angels are filling my heart with love!
What sub-type of article is it?
Ode
What themes does it cover?
Religious Faith
What keywords are associated?
Spiritual Uplift
Divine Love
Soul Ascent
Angels
Immortal Things
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Somehow Or Other—I Know The Secret—
Angels Are Filling My Heart With Love!