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Poem
March 12, 1810
Portland Gazette, And Maine Advertiser
Portland, Cumberland County, Maine
What is this article about?
A poem titled 'POET'S ENTHUSIASM' attributed to 'A BRUNSWICK BEAR' from February 1810, published in the Portland Gazette. It describes the bard's inspired trance, transcending earth to perceive divine presence in nature through fancy and devotion.
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A BRUNSWICK BEAR.
From my den, Feb. 1810.
FOR THE PORTLAND GAZETTE.
POET'S ENTHUSIASM.
THE bard like an elf,
By Fancy when stirr'd,
No more is himself:
But raptur'd, inspir'd.
His spirit in trance,
Wild in devotion,
Like unbeaten dance
Earth, air and ocean.
Can leave earth behind,
Like eaglet's its view,
On wings of the wind,
To pierce nature thro'.
Resistance can mock.
In ecstasy borne,
Where light zephyrs rock
The cradle of morn.
Pluck from the rainbow
A heav'nlier hue,
For th' images glow,
His bright pencil drew.
Can find tongue in tree,
Contemptible clod,
In ev'ry thing see,
And feel there's a God.
From my den, Feb. 1810.
FOR THE PORTLAND GAZETTE.
POET'S ENTHUSIASM.
THE bard like an elf,
By Fancy when stirr'd,
No more is himself:
But raptur'd, inspir'd.
His spirit in trance,
Wild in devotion,
Like unbeaten dance
Earth, air and ocean.
Can leave earth behind,
Like eaglet's its view,
On wings of the wind,
To pierce nature thro'.
Resistance can mock.
In ecstasy borne,
Where light zephyrs rock
The cradle of morn.
Pluck from the rainbow
A heav'nlier hue,
For th' images glow,
His bright pencil drew.
Can find tongue in tree,
Contemptible clod,
In ev'ry thing see,
And feel there's a God.
What sub-type of article is it?
Ode
What themes does it cover?
Nature Seasons
Religious Faith
What keywords are associated?
Poets Enthusiasm
Fancy Inspiration
Bard Trance
Nature Divine
Religious Devotion
What entities or persons were involved?
A Brunswick Bear. From My Den, Feb. 1810.
Poem Details
Title
Poet's Enthusiasm.
Author
A Brunswick Bear. From My Den, Feb. 1810.
Form / Style
Rhymed Quatrains
Key Lines
Can Find Tongue In Tree,
Contemptible Clod,
In Ev'ry Thing See,
And Feel There's A God.