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Poem
October 7, 1824
The Wilmingtonian, And Delaware Register
Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware
What is this article about?
A lyrical poem reflecting on a brief but joyful encounter with friendship, marked by warmth, tears at parting, and hope for a future reunion in a purer, spiritual love, set to the tune 'Why does Azure deck the sky.'
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Air—"Why does Azure deck the sky."
'Twas a joy that soon was gone,
Like the faint blush of rosy eve ;
'Twas a sudden light that shone
Upon a spirit used to grieve.
Friendship's smile and warm embrace,
Made that bower a hallowed place.
Words there were, with kindness brought,
'Tokens of love that can't deceive;
Tears at parting, such as brought
Joys, even when I thought to grieve.
Sighs that told a feeling strain,
Such as language cannot feign.
Yet we parted—but to meet
In a new scene of purer love,
Where a song more melting sweet,
Than our last hymn shall softly move.
Stronger love shall bind us there,
Than what warmed our final prayer.
Air—"Why does Azure deck the sky."
'Twas a joy that soon was gone,
Like the faint blush of rosy eve ;
'Twas a sudden light that shone
Upon a spirit used to grieve.
Friendship's smile and warm embrace,
Made that bower a hallowed place.
Words there were, with kindness brought,
'Tokens of love that can't deceive;
Tears at parting, such as brought
Joys, even when I thought to grieve.
Sighs that told a feeling strain,
Such as language cannot feign.
Yet we parted—but to meet
In a new scene of purer love,
Where a song more melting sweet,
Than our last hymn shall softly move.
Stronger love shall bind us there,
Than what warmed our final prayer.
What sub-type of article is it?
Song
What themes does it cover?
Friendship
Religious Faith
What keywords are associated?
Friendship
Parting
Reunion
Purer Love
Final Prayer
Hallowed Place
Poem Details
Key Lines
'Twas A Joy That Soon Was Gone,
Like The Faint Blush Of Rosy Eve ;
Friendship's Smile And Warm Embrace,
Made That Bower A Hallowed Place.
Yet We Parted—But To Meet
In A New Scene Of Purer Love,