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Poem
March 2, 1888
Fisherman & Farmer
Elizabeth City, Edenton, Pasquotank County, Chowan County, North Carolina
What is this article about?
A lyrical goodnight poem expressing deep longing for a distant lover, praising their beauty and grace, and invoking God's stars and angels to watch over them until reunion in Paradise.
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A GOOD NIGHT.
Good night, dear heart, so far from mine;
Good night, fair face, for which I pine;
Over thy life forever shine
God's radiant stars.
O form divine! O, matchless grace! O, golden head! O, sweet, proud face!
How far thou'rt from thine accustom'd place
Upon my heart.
Though miles and miles do intervene,
Thine eyes, dear love, and mine are 'tween;
From the birth of day till its closing scene
I watch for thee.
Good night, sweet lips and tender eyes,—
Sweeter are none 'neath any skies;—
God's angels watch over thee till in Paradise
Thou shalt come at last.
Good night, dear heart, so far from mine;
Good night, fair face, for which I pine;
Over thy life forever shine
God's radiant stars.
O form divine! O, matchless grace! O, golden head! O, sweet, proud face!
How far thou'rt from thine accustom'd place
Upon my heart.
Though miles and miles do intervene,
Thine eyes, dear love, and mine are 'tween;
From the birth of day till its closing scene
I watch for thee.
Good night, sweet lips and tender eyes,—
Sweeter are none 'neath any skies;—
God's angels watch over thee till in Paradise
Thou shalt come at last.
What sub-type of article is it?
Ode
Song
What themes does it cover?
Love Courtship
Religious Faith
What keywords are associated?
Goodnight
Distant Love
Longing
Divine Protection
Romantic Farewell
Poem Details
Title
A Good Night.
Subject
Goodnight To A Distant Beloved
Key Lines
Good Night, Dear Heart, So Far From Mine;
Good Night, Fair Face, For Which I Pine;
O Form Divine! O, Matchless Grace! O, Golden Head! O, Sweet, Proud Face!
God's Angels Watch Over Thee Till In Paradise
Thou Shalt Come At Last.