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Poem
June 20, 1825
New Hampshire Statesman
Concord, Merrimack County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
A philosophical poem titled 'MYSTERIES AND MORALITIES' that poses enigmatic questions about the nature of love, war, joy, life, and death, presenting them as elusive and unknowable concepts.
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POETRY.
MYSTERIES AND MORALITIES;
For the serious and the simple.
What is LOVE?—Alas!
'Tis a jest—a sigh—
Full of sad and sunny tears,
We know not why.
What is WAR?—A game
Where the dicers die.
Some for gain or glory,—some
They know not why.
What is JOY?—a fawn
Which doth ever fly,
Till we touch it, then it changes
And says "Good bye!"
What is LIFE?—a dream
Full of visions high,
Where we seek and never find
Until—we die.
What is DEATH?—Ah, me
"Touch me not so nigh!"
Shall I—may I—can I tell?—
Alas! not I.
MYSTERIES AND MORALITIES;
For the serious and the simple.
What is LOVE?—Alas!
'Tis a jest—a sigh—
Full of sad and sunny tears,
We know not why.
What is WAR?—A game
Where the dicers die.
Some for gain or glory,—some
They know not why.
What is JOY?—a fawn
Which doth ever fly,
Till we touch it, then it changes
And says "Good bye!"
What is LIFE?—a dream
Full of visions high,
Where we seek and never find
Until—we die.
What is DEATH?—Ah, me
"Touch me not so nigh!"
Shall I—may I—can I tell?—
Alas! not I.
What sub-type of article is it?
Epigram
Riddle
What themes does it cover?
Moral Virtue
Death Mourning
War Military
What keywords are associated?
Mysteries
Moralities
Love
War
Joy
Life
Death
Philosophy
Poem Details
Title
Mysteries And Moralities
Form / Style
Rhymed Quatrains
Key Lines
What Is Love?—Alas! / 'Tis A Jest—A Sigh— / Full Of Sad And Sunny Tears, / We Know Not Why.
What Is War?—A Game / Where The Dicers Die. / Some For Gain Or Glory,—Some / They Know Not Why.
What Is Death?—Ah, Me / "Touch Me Not So Nigh!" / Shall I—May I—Can I Tell?— / Alas! Not I.