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Poem
May 6, 1863
North Branch Democrat
Tunkhannock, Wyoming County, Pennsylvania
What is this article about?
A woman watches her lover march off to war for law and liberty, weeping and throwing a laurel sprig as farewell, her heart remaining faithful.
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THROCKMORTON
[FROM THE GERMAN.]
My lover, to the field of strife
Far from his home and me,
Has gone to hazard dearest life
For law and liberty.
Oh. brilliant in his soldier dress,
But with a falling tear,
Did he receive my last caress,
And to the field repair.
The drums beat in the village road,
The troop marched gaily by
But mid their music, shrill and loud,
Was heard a wailing cry
I. sitting at my window low,
A nosegay in my hand,
Watched silently the gallant show
Made by the marching band.
And when my treasure onward came,
Oh how my heart did leap!
He proudly marched as sure of fame;
What could I do but weep?
Oh God! what were my feelings then!
How heavy was my heart!
I threw a sprig of laurel green,
As farewell on my part.
He could not stop to pick it up,
The train quick bore him on;
Crushed in the dust lay my last hope,
When all had passed and gone
But. if he missed my farewell spray,
Yet still my heart he hath ;
Which beats for him, now far away,
With love and trust, of faith.
[FROM THE GERMAN.]
My lover, to the field of strife
Far from his home and me,
Has gone to hazard dearest life
For law and liberty.
Oh. brilliant in his soldier dress,
But with a falling tear,
Did he receive my last caress,
And to the field repair.
The drums beat in the village road,
The troop marched gaily by
But mid their music, shrill and loud,
Was heard a wailing cry
I. sitting at my window low,
A nosegay in my hand,
Watched silently the gallant show
Made by the marching band.
And when my treasure onward came,
Oh how my heart did leap!
He proudly marched as sure of fame;
What could I do but weep?
Oh God! what were my feelings then!
How heavy was my heart!
I threw a sprig of laurel green,
As farewell on my part.
He could not stop to pick it up,
The train quick bore him on;
Crushed in the dust lay my last hope,
When all had passed and gone
But. if he missed my farewell spray,
Yet still my heart he hath ;
Which beats for him, now far away,
With love and trust, of faith.
What sub-type of article is it?
Ballad
Song
What themes does it cover?
Love Courtship
War Military
Liberty Independence
What keywords are associated?
Throckmorton
German Translation
Soldier Departure
War Liberty
Laurel Farewell
What entities or persons were involved?
[From The German.]
Poem Details
Title
Throckmorton
Author
[From The German.]
Subject
Farewell To A Soldier Lover
Key Lines
My Lover, To The Field Of Strife
Far From His Home And Me,
Has Gone To Hazard Dearest Life
For Law And Liberty.
I Threw A Sprig Of Laurel Green,