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Poem
January 10, 1875
New York Dispatch
New York, New York County, New York
What is this article about?
The speaker finds his love in tears over future uncertainties and comforts her by urging her to cherish present joys. She responds with gladness, dismissing her doubts.
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THE FUTURE YEARS
I one day found my love in tears,
At thoughts of life's uncertain ways;
Her soul disturbed with doubts and fears
Of what shall come in future days.
"Oh, darling, dry thine eyes!" I cried,
"To-day's delights are doubly dear,
In future years shall cast aside
The blessed joys that now do cheer."
My darling's face turned to my own,
And then I saw the glad surprise
That in her eyes like starlight shone,
As starlight shines in Summer skies.
"Away! away!" she gladly cried
Ye foolish doubts that fret my brain!
Oh, better far that hope had died
Than that I chafe and chafe in vain."
I one day found my love in tears,
At thoughts of life's uncertain ways;
Her soul disturbed with doubts and fears
Of what shall come in future days.
"Oh, darling, dry thine eyes!" I cried,
"To-day's delights are doubly dear,
In future years shall cast aside
The blessed joys that now do cheer."
My darling's face turned to my own,
And then I saw the glad surprise
That in her eyes like starlight shone,
As starlight shines in Summer skies.
"Away! away!" she gladly cried
Ye foolish doubts that fret my brain!
Oh, better far that hope had died
Than that I chafe and chafe in vain."
What sub-type of article is it?
Song
What themes does it cover?
Love Courtship
What keywords are associated?
Future Uncertainties
Love Tears
Comforting Doubts
Present Joys
Romantic Gladness
Poem Details
Title
The Future Years
Form / Style
Rhymed Quatrains
Key Lines
I One Day Found My Love In Tears,
At Thoughts Of Life's Uncertain Ways;
Her Soul Disturbed With Doubts And Fears
Of What Shall Come In Future Days.
"Oh, Darling, Dry Thine Eyes!" I Cried,
"To Day's Delights Are Doubly Dear,
In Future Years Shall Cast Aside
The Blessed Joys That Now Do Cheer."