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Poem
June 9, 1865
Fremont Journal
Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio
What is this article about?
A didactic poem advising to lightly pass over troubles, wrongs, sorrow, and sadness without dwelling on them, instead seeking joy, hope, and gladness in life amid natural beauty.
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Trip lightly over trouble,
Trip lightly over wrong;
We only make grief double
By dwelling on it long.
Why clasp woe's hand so tightly?
Why sigh o'er blossoms dead?
Why cling to forms unsightly?
Why not seek joy instead?
Trip lightly over sorrow;
Though all the day be dark
The sun may shine to-morrow;
And gaily sing the lark.
Fair hope has not departed,
Though roses may have fled;
Then never be down-hearted,
But look for joy instead.
Trip lightly over sadness;
Stand not to rail at doom;
We've pearls to string, of gladness,
On this side of the tomb.
Whilst stars are nightly shining,
And heaven is overhead;
Encourage not repining,
But look for joy instead.
Trip lightly over wrong;
We only make grief double
By dwelling on it long.
Why clasp woe's hand so tightly?
Why sigh o'er blossoms dead?
Why cling to forms unsightly?
Why not seek joy instead?
Trip lightly over sorrow;
Though all the day be dark
The sun may shine to-morrow;
And gaily sing the lark.
Fair hope has not departed,
Though roses may have fled;
Then never be down-hearted,
But look for joy instead.
Trip lightly over sadness;
Stand not to rail at doom;
We've pearls to string, of gladness,
On this side of the tomb.
Whilst stars are nightly shining,
And heaven is overhead;
Encourage not repining,
But look for joy instead.
What sub-type of article is it?
Song
What themes does it cover?
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Trip Lightly
Overcome Sorrow
Seek Joy
Moral Instruction
Hope Optimism
Poem Details
Form / Style
Rhymed Quatrains
Key Lines
Trip Lightly Over Trouble,
Trip Lightly Over Wrong;
Why Not Seek Joy Instead?
But Look For Joy Instead.