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Poem
September 23, 1813
The Rhode Island Republican
Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island
What is this article about?
The speaker recalls the joyful early days of his love for Chloe, their twilight walks and shared songs by the stream, undisturbed except by grove nymphs, but laments their separation forced by her parent, cherishing her perfect friendship.
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POETRY.
For the Rhode-Island Republican.
TO CHLOE.
How serene was the dawn of my love,
With contentment my days were then blest;
Fortune smil'd, and virtue approv'd,
The passion which glow'd in my breast.
At twilight how often we'd rove
Where the willows bend over the stream,
Where nought, save some nymphs of the grove
Heard the vows we there plighted unseen.
And when we have join'd in the song,
Or danc'd with delight on the plain,
No suspicion my bosom e'er wrong'd,
'Twas Hope, that fann'd the bright flame.
Parent, alas! has doom'd us to part,
Reluctant we have bid adieu;
Yet affection still dwells in my heart,
For thy friendship was perfect and free.
OCTAVIAN.
For the Rhode-Island Republican.
TO CHLOE.
How serene was the dawn of my love,
With contentment my days were then blest;
Fortune smil'd, and virtue approv'd,
The passion which glow'd in my breast.
At twilight how often we'd rove
Where the willows bend over the stream,
Where nought, save some nymphs of the grove
Heard the vows we there plighted unseen.
And when we have join'd in the song,
Or danc'd with delight on the plain,
No suspicion my bosom e'er wrong'd,
'Twas Hope, that fann'd the bright flame.
Parent, alas! has doom'd us to part,
Reluctant we have bid adieu;
Yet affection still dwells in my heart,
For thy friendship was perfect and free.
OCTAVIAN.
What sub-type of article is it?
Ode
What themes does it cover?
Love Courtship
What keywords are associated?
Love
Chloe
Parting
Affection
Vows
Parental Intervention
What entities or persons were involved?
Octavian.
Poem Details
Title
To Chloe.
Author
Octavian.
Subject
On Parting From Chloe
Form / Style
Rhymed Quatrains In Iambic Tetrameter
Key Lines
How Serene Was The Dawn Of My Love,
With Contentment My Days Were Then Blest;
Parent, Alas! Has Doom'd Us To Part,
Reluctant We Have Bid Adieu;
Yet Affection Still Dwells In My Heart,