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Poem
December 7, 1884
New York Dispatch
New York, New York County, New York
What is this article about?
A reflective poem on loss and renewal, using imagery of falling autumn leaves, morning dew, fading stars, sowing seeds, and departing friends to illustrate cycles of nature and the promise of resurrection and reunion in the afterlife.
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ONE BY ONE.
The Autumn leaves are dropping one by one
Yet from their dust new forms of beauty springing,
Shall smile again in Summer's gentle sun.
Though one by one the pearly drops of morning,
From drooping flowers on viewless pinions rise
We'll see them yet the gorgeous clouds adorning
With glowing arches of celestial dyes.
Though one by one the stars are fading slowly
The distant mountain peaks, like prophets holy
That all night long kept vigil in the sky,
Proclaim that morning's light and song are nigh.
Though with slow step goes forth the sower, weeping,
And on earth's lap his precious treasure leaves,
Yet comes the harvest, with its joyous reaping,
When shall be gathered home the ripened sheaves.
Though one by one the friends we fondly cherish
Withdraw from ours the cold and trembling hand
And leave us sorrowful, they do not perish-
They yet shall greet us in a fairer land.
Yes, from all climes, where'er the faithful slumber
'Neath scorching suns or Arctic snow and frost.
Stainless they'll rise, in myriads without number;
All, all shall meet-there shall not one be lost.
The Autumn leaves are dropping one by one
Yet from their dust new forms of beauty springing,
Shall smile again in Summer's gentle sun.
Though one by one the pearly drops of morning,
From drooping flowers on viewless pinions rise
We'll see them yet the gorgeous clouds adorning
With glowing arches of celestial dyes.
Though one by one the stars are fading slowly
The distant mountain peaks, like prophets holy
That all night long kept vigil in the sky,
Proclaim that morning's light and song are nigh.
Though with slow step goes forth the sower, weeping,
And on earth's lap his precious treasure leaves,
Yet comes the harvest, with its joyous reaping,
When shall be gathered home the ripened sheaves.
Though one by one the friends we fondly cherish
Withdraw from ours the cold and trembling hand
And leave us sorrowful, they do not perish-
They yet shall greet us in a fairer land.
Yes, from all climes, where'er the faithful slumber
'Neath scorching suns or Arctic snow and frost.
Stainless they'll rise, in myriads without number;
All, all shall meet-there shall not one be lost.
What sub-type of article is it?
Ode
What themes does it cover?
Death Mourning
Nature Seasons
Religious Faith
What keywords are associated?
Autumn Leaves
Pearly Drops
Fading Stars
Sower Weeping
Friends Cherish
Faithful Slumber
Resurrection
Eternal Reunion
Poem Details
Title
One By One.
Form / Style
Rhymed Stanzas
Key Lines
Though One By One The Friends We Fondly Cherish
Withdraw From Ours The Cold And Trembling Hand
And Leave Us Sorrowful, They Do Not Perish
They Yet Shall Greet Us In A Fairer Land.
All, All Shall Meet There Shall Not One Be Lost.