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Poem
November 1, 1821
Alexandria Gazette & Daily Advertiser
Alexandria, Virginia
What is this article about?
A reflective poem praising the enduring and comforting love of a sister during moments of sorrow, academic toil, social disillusionment, and evening contemplation.
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From the Etonian
A SISTER'S LOVE.
When o'er my dark and wayward soul
The clouds of nameless sorrow roll;
When hope no more her wreath will twine,
And Memory sits at Sorrow's shrine;
Nor aught to joy my soul can move,
I muse upon a Sister's Love.
When tir'd with study's graver toil
I pant for sweet affection's smile.
And, sick with restless hopes of fame,
Would half forego the panting aim;
I drop the book-and thought will rove,
To greet a Sister's priceless Love.
When all the world seems cold and stern
And bids the bosom vainly yearn;
When Woman's heart is lightly changed,
And Friendship weeps o'er looks estranged
I turn from all the pangs I prove,
To hail a Sister's changeless love
And oh, at shadowy close of even,
When quiet wings the soul to Heaven:
When the long toils of lingering day,
And all its cares are swept away,
Then-while my thoughts are rapt above-
Then, most I prize my Sister's Love.
A SISTER'S LOVE.
When o'er my dark and wayward soul
The clouds of nameless sorrow roll;
When hope no more her wreath will twine,
And Memory sits at Sorrow's shrine;
Nor aught to joy my soul can move,
I muse upon a Sister's Love.
When tir'd with study's graver toil
I pant for sweet affection's smile.
And, sick with restless hopes of fame,
Would half forego the panting aim;
I drop the book-and thought will rove,
To greet a Sister's priceless Love.
When all the world seems cold and stern
And bids the bosom vainly yearn;
When Woman's heart is lightly changed,
And Friendship weeps o'er looks estranged
I turn from all the pangs I prove,
To hail a Sister's changeless love
And oh, at shadowy close of even,
When quiet wings the soul to Heaven:
When the long toils of lingering day,
And all its cares are swept away,
Then-while my thoughts are rapt above-
Then, most I prize my Sister's Love.
What sub-type of article is it?
Ode
What themes does it cover?
Friendship
What keywords are associated?
Sisters Love
Nameless Sorrow
Affection Smile
Hopes Of Fame
Changeless Love
Soul To Heaven
What entities or persons were involved?
From The Etonian
Poem Details
Title
A Sister's Love.
Author
From The Etonian
Subject
A Sister's Love
Key Lines
I Muse Upon A Sister's Love.
To Greet A Sister's Priceless Love.
To Hail A Sister's Changeless Love
Then, Most I Prize My Sister's Love.