Sonnets and Other Verse

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1896 - 33 sider
 

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Side 32 - Sweet," said the Angel, as she gave The gift into his radiant hand, " Sweet is our welcome of the brave Who die thus for their native land ; But see, alas ! the crystal bar Of Eden moves not — holier far Than...
Side 32 - Not yet," The angel said, as with regret He shut from her that glimpse of glory: " True was the maiden, and her story, Written in light o'er Alla's head, By seraph eyes shall long be read.
Side 31 - Nymph of a fair, but erring line ! " Gently he said — "One hope is thine. Tis written in the Book of Fate, The Peri yet may be forgiven Who brings to this Eternal Gate The Gift that is most dear to Heaven ! Go, seek it, and redeem thy sin — Tis sweet to let the Pardon'd in ! " Rapidly as comets run To th...
Side 18 - ... acquaintances or friends. They could not speak the language of the country, but all were intelligent enough to know that the prejudice existing at that time against emigrants would have brought nothing but rebuffs and delays on every side had they wished to remain in New York to make such complaint. VENUS. I ROSE not, goddess-born, from out the seas, Nor Cytherean isles explored at will ; But I the plan of destiny fulfill In sphere remote as sun-kissed Pleiades. A part had I in earth's first...
Side 18 - But 1 the plan of destiny fulfill In sphere remote as sun-kissed Pleiades. A part had I in earth's first symphony, When all the heavens rang with themes of joy; I heard the secret of the pyramids And looked upon embattled hosts of Troy. I saw great cities turn to ashes grey By time's all-searching, devastating flame. And heroes crowd the narrow, cloistered way To swift oblivion of mortal name. I can but wonder what this death may be That comes to all, yet never comes to me. Isadore Baker. HAGLP....

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