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Poem
July 29, 1857
Spirit Of The Age
Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina
What is this article about?
A complimentary lyrical poem addressed to 'Jennie' (R.J.L.), praising her beauty, grace, and love, while invoking divine protection from God and angels.
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For the Spirit of the Age.
To R.J. L.
To dearest "Jennie," I must write
A verse or two in season;
I hope she will forgive a sprite.
And not cry treason, treason.
Maid of beauty, in whose eye,
Dwell founts of never failing love,
I cannot think without a sigh—
Of days recorded oft above.
Maid of beauty in whose air,
A thousand graces hover;
Kindly fairies! can a girl so fair
Live long without a lover?
So beautiful in form and face,
Perfect in every gentle grace,
Your high inheritance, God's love—
May angels guard you from above.
MINNIE E. RAY.
Conwayboro', S. C.
To R.J. L.
To dearest "Jennie," I must write
A verse or two in season;
I hope she will forgive a sprite.
And not cry treason, treason.
Maid of beauty, in whose eye,
Dwell founts of never failing love,
I cannot think without a sigh—
Of days recorded oft above.
Maid of beauty in whose air,
A thousand graces hover;
Kindly fairies! can a girl so fair
Live long without a lover?
So beautiful in form and face,
Perfect in every gentle grace,
Your high inheritance, God's love—
May angels guard you from above.
MINNIE E. RAY.
Conwayboro', S. C.
What sub-type of article is it?
Ode
What themes does it cover?
Love Courtship
Religious Faith
What keywords are associated?
Tribute Jennie
Beauty Grace
Divine Love
Fairies Lover
Angels Protection
What entities or persons were involved?
Minnie E. Ray.
Poem Details
Title
To R.J. L.
Author
Minnie E. Ray.
Subject
Tribute To Jennie
Form / Style
Rhymed Quatrains
Key Lines
To Dearest "Jennie," I Must Write / A Verse Or Two In Season;
Maid Of Beauty, In Whose Eye, / Dwell Founts Of Never Failing Love,
So Beautiful In Form And Face, / Perfect In Every Gentle Grace, / Your High Inheritance, God's Love— / May Angels Guard You From Above.