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Poem
May 22, 1788
The New Hampshire Gazette And General Advertiser
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
A poem depicting the blissful domestic scene of newlyweds Colin and Clarinda by the fireside, with their pets, expressing contentment and a prayer for continued happiness.
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THE HAPPY FIRE-SIDE.
THE hearth was clean, the fire was clear,
The kettle on for tea:
Colin was in his elbow-chair,
As blest as man could be.
Clarinda, who his heart poss'd,
His lov'd, his new-made bride,
With head reclin'd upon his breast,
Sat toying by his side.
Stretch'd at his feet, in happy state,
A fav'rite dog was laid,
By whom a little sportive cat
In wanton humour play'd.
Clarinda's hand he gently pres'd,
And stole a pleasing kiss;
She blush'd, with modesty confest
The fulness of her bliss.
Colin, with honest heart elate,
Pray'd to benignant Jove,
'That it might be allow'd his fate,
Just so to live and love.'
Be this my sum of joys, he cry'd,
And if no more be given,
Continue this my Fire-side,
I'll praise indulgent heaven.
THE hearth was clean, the fire was clear,
The kettle on for tea:
Colin was in his elbow-chair,
As blest as man could be.
Clarinda, who his heart poss'd,
His lov'd, his new-made bride,
With head reclin'd upon his breast,
Sat toying by his side.
Stretch'd at his feet, in happy state,
A fav'rite dog was laid,
By whom a little sportive cat
In wanton humour play'd.
Clarinda's hand he gently pres'd,
And stole a pleasing kiss;
She blush'd, with modesty confest
The fulness of her bliss.
Colin, with honest heart elate,
Pray'd to benignant Jove,
'That it might be allow'd his fate,
Just so to live and love.'
Be this my sum of joys, he cry'd,
And if no more be given,
Continue this my Fire-side,
I'll praise indulgent heaven.
What sub-type of article is it?
Pastoral
Song
What themes does it cover?
Marriage Celebration
Love Courtship
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Happy Fireside
Domestic Bliss
Newlyweds
Colin Clarinda
Marital Joy
Poem Details
Title
The Happy Fire Side.
Form / Style
Rhymed Couplets
Key Lines
The Hearth Was Clean, The Fire Was Clear,
The Kettle On For Tea:
Colin Was In His Elbow Chair,
As Blest As Man Could Be.
Be This My Sum Of Joys, He Cry'd,
And If No More Be Given,
Continue This My Fire Side,
I'll Praise Indulgent Heaven.