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Poem
May 24, 1805
The Enquirer
Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia
What is this article about?
A lyrical ode addressed to 'Miss -' on the anniversary of her birthday in May 1805, invoking the beauties of spring as auspicious signs of love, joy, and virtuous guidance through life to eternal bliss.
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Miscellany.
FOR THE ENQUIRER.
To MISS -, ON THE ANNIVERSARY OF HER BIRTH DAY--MAY--1805.
I.
Lo! from the bosom of the spring,
With rosy lip and fragrant wing,
Descends enchanting May;
Around her, vernal roses breathe,
Her fairest flowers she seems to wreathe,
To grace thy natal day.
II.
Thro' azure skies, the genial sun,
Proud, his effulgent race to run,
Directs his daz'ling car;
Soft zephyrs blow, bright colours blend,
And tempests for a while suspend
Their wild, tumultuous war.
III.
Spontaneous beauties gild the globe,
And deck her variegated robe,
With each attractive die:
Still is wild winter's wasteful strife,
And nought but renovated life,
Invites the ravish'd eye.
IV.
Hark! from the grove, with dulcet voice,
The warbling choristers rejoice,
Or mount on buoyant wing;
Along old ocean's tranquil tides,
The mariner securely glides,
The verdant valleys ring.
V.
Auspicious emblems! may they prove,
The faithful harbingers of love,
And future bliss to thee:
May every joy thy wishes crown,
And chase the stormy clouds that frown
On life's tempestuous sea.
VI.
May Virtue, faithful pilot, steer,
Thy course thro' each revolving year,
And each succeeding day;
And when the scenes of life are o'er,
May Angel's waft thee to the shore,
Where blooms eternal MAY.
Eugenius.
FOR THE ENQUIRER.
To MISS -, ON THE ANNIVERSARY OF HER BIRTH DAY--MAY--1805.
I.
Lo! from the bosom of the spring,
With rosy lip and fragrant wing,
Descends enchanting May;
Around her, vernal roses breathe,
Her fairest flowers she seems to wreathe,
To grace thy natal day.
II.
Thro' azure skies, the genial sun,
Proud, his effulgent race to run,
Directs his daz'ling car;
Soft zephyrs blow, bright colours blend,
And tempests for a while suspend
Their wild, tumultuous war.
III.
Spontaneous beauties gild the globe,
And deck her variegated robe,
With each attractive die:
Still is wild winter's wasteful strife,
And nought but renovated life,
Invites the ravish'd eye.
IV.
Hark! from the grove, with dulcet voice,
The warbling choristers rejoice,
Or mount on buoyant wing;
Along old ocean's tranquil tides,
The mariner securely glides,
The verdant valleys ring.
V.
Auspicious emblems! may they prove,
The faithful harbingers of love,
And future bliss to thee:
May every joy thy wishes crown,
And chase the stormy clouds that frown
On life's tempestuous sea.
VI.
May Virtue, faithful pilot, steer,
Thy course thro' each revolving year,
And each succeeding day;
And when the scenes of life are o'er,
May Angel's waft thee to the shore,
Where blooms eternal MAY.
Eugenius.
What sub-type of article is it?
Ode
Pastoral
What themes does it cover?
Nature Seasons
Moral Virtue
Religious Faith
What keywords are associated?
Birthday Ode
Spring May
Virtue Pilot
Eternal Bliss
Natal Day
What entities or persons were involved?
Eugenius.
Poem Details
Title
To Miss , On The Anniversary Of Her Birth Day May 1805.
Author
Eugenius.
Subject
On The Anniversary Of Her Birth Day May 1805
Key Lines
Lo! From The Bosom Of The Spring,
With Rosy Lip And Fragrant Wing,
Descends Enchanting May;
Around Her, Vernal Roses Breathe,
Her Fairest Flowers She Seems To Wreathe,
To Grace Thy Natal Day.
May Virtue, Faithful Pilot, Steer,
Thy Course Thro' Each Revolving Year,
And Each Succeeding Day;
And When The Scenes Of Life Are O'er,
May Angel's Waft Thee To The Shore,
Where Blooms Eternal May.