In War Time, and Other PoemsTicknor and Fields, 1864 - 152 pages |
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... songs Are heavy with a nation's griefs and wrongs ; And innocent mirth is chastened for the sake Of the brave hearts that nevermore shall beat , The eyes that smile no more , the unreturning feet ! 1's TBE A FT FOR E ESTE E TC .
... songs Are heavy with a nation's griefs and wrongs ; And innocent mirth is chastened for the sake Of the brave hearts that nevermore shall beat , The eyes that smile no more , the unreturning feet ! 1's TBE A FT FOR E ESTE E TC .
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... smiles our bitter grief , With songs our groans of pain ; She mocks with tint of flower and leaf The war - field's crimson stain . Still , in the cannon's pause , we hear Her sweet thanksgiving - psalm ; Too near to God for doubt or ...
... smiles our bitter grief , With songs our groans of pain ; She mocks with tint of flower and leaf The war - field's crimson stain . Still , in the cannon's pause , we hear Her sweet thanksgiving - psalm ; Too near to God for doubt or ...
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... flaming brand is passed . The lurid glow falls strong across Dark faces broad with smiles : Not theirs the terror , hate , and loss That fire yon blazing piles . With oar - strokes timing to their song , They 52 IN WAR TIME .
... flaming brand is passed . The lurid glow falls strong across Dark faces broad with smiles : Not theirs the terror , hate , and loss That fire yon blazing piles . With oar - strokes timing to their song , They 52 IN WAR TIME .
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... smiles that seem akin to tears , We hear the wild refrain . We dare not share the negro's trust , Nor yet his hope deny ; We only know that God is just , And every wrong shall die . Rude seems the song ; each swarthy face , Flame ...
... smiles that seem akin to tears , We hear the wild refrain . We dare not share the negro's trust , Nor yet his hope deny ; We only know that God is just , And every wrong shall die . Rude seems the song ; each swarthy face , Flame ...
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... year , it steals one thought from pain . HER fingers shame the ivory keys They dance so light along ; The bloom upon her parted lips Is sweeter than the song . O perfumed suitor , spare thy smiles ! Her thoughts 82 HOME BALLADS .
... year , it steals one thought from pain . HER fingers shame the ivory keys They dance so light along ; The bloom upon her parted lips Is sweeter than the song . O perfumed suitor , spare thy smiles ! Her thoughts 82 HOME BALLADS .
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