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Poem
October 20, 1842
Herald Of The Times
Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island
What is this article about?
Poem by Mrs. Hemans on the bittersweet emotions of memory, evoking tears, pensive hours at twilight, and plaintive songs that recall departed friends and irrecoverable joys.
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Memory of Joys that are Past.
BY MRS. HEMANS.
There is a tear of sweet relief-
A tear of rapture and of grief;
The feeling heart alone can know
What soft emotions bid it flow:
It is when memory charms the mind,
With tender images refined;
'Tis when her magic spells restore
Departed friends and joys no more.
There is an hour-a pensive hour,
And Oh! how dear its soothing power:
It is when twilight spreads her veil,
And steals along the silent dale;
'Tis when the fading blossoms close.
When all is silence and repose;
Then memory wakes; and loves to mourn
The days that never can return.
There is a strain-a plaintive strain.
The source of Joy, and yet of pain;
It is the song whose dying measure
Some friend beloved has heard with pleasure,
Some friend who ne'er again may hear
The melting lay of Memory dear;
Ah ! then by magic spells restore
Visions of blissful days no more.
BY MRS. HEMANS.
There is a tear of sweet relief-
A tear of rapture and of grief;
The feeling heart alone can know
What soft emotions bid it flow:
It is when memory charms the mind,
With tender images refined;
'Tis when her magic spells restore
Departed friends and joys no more.
There is an hour-a pensive hour,
And Oh! how dear its soothing power:
It is when twilight spreads her veil,
And steals along the silent dale;
'Tis when the fading blossoms close.
When all is silence and repose;
Then memory wakes; and loves to mourn
The days that never can return.
There is a strain-a plaintive strain.
The source of Joy, and yet of pain;
It is the song whose dying measure
Some friend beloved has heard with pleasure,
Some friend who ne'er again may hear
The melting lay of Memory dear;
Ah ! then by magic spells restore
Visions of blissful days no more.
What sub-type of article is it?
Elegy
What themes does it cover?
Death Mourning
What keywords are associated?
Memory Joys
Past Grief
Departed Friends
Twilight Repose
Plaintive Strain
What entities or persons were involved?
By Mrs. Hemans.
Poem Details
Title
Memory Of Joys That Are Past.
Author
By Mrs. Hemans.
Key Lines
There Is A Tear Of Sweet Relief
A Tear Of Rapture And Of Grief;
Then Memory Wakes; And Loves To Mourn
The Days That Never Can Return.
Visions Of Blissful Days No More.