When was it published?

September 13, 1827 in The Wilmingtonian, And Delaware Advertiser

Poem September 13, 1827

The Wilmingtonian, And Delaware Advertiser

Q: What themes does it cover?

Death Mourning, Love Courtship, Religious Faith

Q: What keywords are associated?

Tear, Sorrow, Affection, Heaven, Pity, Anguish, Joy

Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware

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What is this article about?

A lyrical ode to the tear as a sacred gift from heaven, symbolizing reason, affection, pity, and the blend of sorrow and sincere joy in human emotions.

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THE TEAR.

Sacred boon of favoring Heaven!
Test of reason's pearly tear!
In some bounteous moment given,
Soothing anguish most severe!

Melting child of mute affection,
Misery's due and feeling's gem,
Precious pledge of young affection,
Fairest flow'r on pity's stem!

Reconcilement's sweet oblation,
Healing the distempe'd heart!
Friendship's dearest, best libation,
Balm for every anxious smart!

Oh, how near allied to sorrow,
Are our transports most sincere!
Ev'n delight is forced to borrow
Feeling's rich expressive tear!

Humid eves that softly languish,
What do your full orbs declare?
Dew-drop form'd of hope and anguish,
Love himself has placed thee there!

What sub-type of article is it?

Ode

What themes does it cover?

Death Mourning Love Courtship Religious Faith

What keywords are associated?

Tear Sorrow Affection Heaven Pity Anguish Joy

Poem Details

Title

The Tear.

Key Lines

Sacred Boon Of Favoring Heaven! Test Of Reason's Pearly Tear! Oh, How Near Allied To Sorrow, Are Our Transports Most Sincere! Love Himself Has Placed Thee There!