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Poem
August 10, 1822
Alexandria Gazette & Advertiser
Alexandria, Virginia
What is this article about?
A lyrical ode to the lily of the valley, praising its modesty over the proud rose. The speaker recalls placing the flower near their breast in youth and draws a moral lesson on pitying the unfortunate and countering cruel pride.
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POETRY
From the Liverpool Advertiser,
ON THE LILY OF THE VALLEY
Fair modest flower that shuns parade.
Delicate sweets all other sweets excel
Oft have I sought thee in thy shade
And with'd thy lowly opening bell.
In life's fair morn, when I was blest,
And sigh'd like others to be gay--
Pale flower! I placed thee near my breast,
And threw the blushing rose away.
Yet 'twas not hatred that did guide
My infant choice, and move my scorn;
Methought the rose was swollen with pride
And though neglected and forlorn.
May pity ever thus prevail,
And softly all my soul incline,
To listen to the plaintive tale,
And make the cause of sorrow mine
And when I see misfortune sink
Neath cruel pride's sarcastic rail,
I'll raise its drooping head, and think
On thee, sweet lily of the vale.
From the Liverpool Advertiser,
ON THE LILY OF THE VALLEY
Fair modest flower that shuns parade.
Delicate sweets all other sweets excel
Oft have I sought thee in thy shade
And with'd thy lowly opening bell.
In life's fair morn, when I was blest,
And sigh'd like others to be gay--
Pale flower! I placed thee near my breast,
And threw the blushing rose away.
Yet 'twas not hatred that did guide
My infant choice, and move my scorn;
Methought the rose was swollen with pride
And though neglected and forlorn.
May pity ever thus prevail,
And softly all my soul incline,
To listen to the plaintive tale,
And make the cause of sorrow mine
And when I see misfortune sink
Neath cruel pride's sarcastic rail,
I'll raise its drooping head, and think
On thee, sweet lily of the vale.
What sub-type of article is it?
Ode
Pastoral
What themes does it cover?
Nature Seasons
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Lily Of The Valley
Modest Flower
Blushing Rose
Pity Misfortune
Pride Scorn
Poem Details
Title
On The Lily Of The Valley
Subject
On The Lily Of The Valley
Form / Style
Rhymed Quatrains
Key Lines
Fair Modest Flower That Shuns Parade.
Delicate Sweets All Other Sweets Excel
Pale Flower! I Placed Thee Near My Breast,
And Threw The Blushing Rose Away.
I'll Raise Its Drooping Head, And Think
On Thee, Sweet Lily Of The Vale.