TheChieftain’sDaughter[SeeNotes]
　　UponthebarrensandAsinglecaptivestood;
　　Aroundhimcame，withbowandbrand，Thered—menofthewood.
　　Likehimofold，hisdoomhehears，Rock—boundonocean’srim：
　　Thechieftain’sdaughterkneltintears，Andbreathedaprayerforhim.
　　AbovehisheadinairThesavagewar—clubswung：
　　Thefranticgirl，inwilddespair，Herarmsabouthimflung.
　　Thenshookthewarriorsoftheshade，Likeleavesonaspenlimb——
　　SubduedbythatheroicmaidWhobreathedaprayerforhim.
　　"Unbindhim！"gaspedthechief——
　　"Obeyyourking’sdecree！"
　　Hekissedawayhertearsofgrief，Andsetthecaptivefree.
　　’Tiseverthus，when，inlife’sstorm，Hope’sstartomangrowsdim，Anangelkneelsinwoman’sform，Andbreathesaprayerforhim.
　　ThyWillBeDone.
　　SearcherofHearts！——frommineeraseAllthoughtsthatshouldnotbe，AndinitsdeeprecessestraceMygratitudetoThee！
　　HearerofPrayer！——oh，guidearightEachwordanddeedofmine;
　　Life’sbattleteachmehowtofight，AndbethevictoryThine.
　　GiverofAll！——foreverygood——
　　IntheRedeemercame——
　　Forraiment，shelter，andforfood，IthankTheeinHisname.
　　FatherandSonandHolyGhost！
　　ThougloriousThreeinOne！
　　ThouknowestbestwhatIneedmost，AndletThywillbedone.
　　LifeintheWest.
　　Ho！brothers——comehitherandlisttomystory——
　　Merryandbriefwillthenarrativebe.
　　Here，likeamonarch，Ireigninmyglory——
　　MasteramI，boys，ofallthatIsee！
　　Whereoncefrownedaforest，agardenissmiling——
　　Themeadowandmoorlandaremarshesnomore;
　　Andtherecurlsthesmokeofmycottage，beguilingThechildrenwhoclusterlikegrapesroundmydoor.
　　Thenenter，boys;cheerly，boys，enterandrest;
　　ThelandoftheheartisthelandoftheWest！
　　Oho，boys！——oho，boys！——oho！
　　Talknotofthetown，boys——givemethebroadprairie，Whereman，likethewind，roamsimpulsiveandfree：
　　Beholdhowitsbeautifulcolorsallvary，Likethoseoftheclouds，orthedeep—rollingsea！
　　Alifeinthewoods，boys，isevenaschanging;
　　Withproudindependenceweseasonourcheer，Andthosewhotheworldareforhappinessranging，Won’tfinditatalliftheydon’tfindithere.
　　Thenenter，boys;cheerly，boys，enterandrest！
　　I’llshowyouthelife，boys，weliveintheWest！
　　Oho，boys！——oho，boys！——oho！
　　Here，brothers，securefromallturmoilanddanger，Wereapwhatwesow，forthesoilisourown;
　　Wespreadhospitality’sboardforthestranger，Andcarenotajotforthekingonhisthrone.
　　Weneverknowwant，forwelivebyourlabor，Andinitcontentmentandhappinessfind;
　　Wedowhatwecanforafriendoraneighbor，Anddie，boys，inpeaceandgood—willtomankind.
　　Thenenter，boys;cheerly，boys，enterandrest;
　　Youknowhowwelive，boys，anddieintheWest！
　　Oho，boys！——oho，boys！——oho！
　　SongofMarion’sMen.[SeeNotes]
　　IntheranksofMarion’sband，Throughmorassandwoodedland，Overbeachofyellowsand，Mountain，plain，andvalley，Asouthernmaid，inallherpride，Marchedgaylyatherlover’sside，InsuchdisguiseThate’enhiseyesDidnotdiscoverSallie！
　　Whenreturnedfrommidnighttramp，Throughtheforestdarkanddamp，Ohhisstraw—couchinthecamp，Inhisdreamshe’ddallyWiththatdevoted，gentlefair，WhoselargeblackeyesandflowinghairSonearhimseem，Thatinhisdream，HebreatheshisloveforSallie！
　　Oh，whatjoy，thatmaidenknew，Whenshefoundherlovertrue！——
　　Suddenlythetrumpetblew，Marion’smentorally！
　　Towardthedeath—spearfromhisside！——
　　InbattlebySanteeshedied！——
　　WheresingsthesurgeAceaselessdirgeNearthelonegraveofSallie.
　　JanetMcRea.[SeeNotes]
　　Sheheardthefightwasover，Andwonthewrathoffame！
　　Whentidingsfromherlover，Withhisgoodwar—steedcame：
　　Toguardhersafelytohistent，Thered—menofthewoodsweresent.
　　Theyledherwheresweetwatersgush！
　　Underthepine—treebough！
　　Thetomahawkisraisedtocrush——
　　’Tisburiedinherbrow！——
　　Shesleepsbeneaththatpine—treenow！
　　Herbroken—heartedloverInhopelessconflictdied！
　　Theforest—leavesnowcoverThatsoldierandhisbride！
　　ThefrownoftheGreatSpiritfellUponthered—menlikeaspell！
　　Nomorethosewatersslaketheirthirst，Shadelesstothemthattree！
　　O’erlandandlaketheyroamaccurst，AndinthecloudstheyseeThyspirit，unavenged，McRea！
　　Lisette.
　　WhenLoveinmyrtleshadesreposed，Hisbowanddartsbehindhimslung;
　　Asdeweytwilightroundhimclosed，Lisettethesenumberssung：
　　"OLove！thysylvanbowerI’llflywhileI’vethepower;
　　ThyprimrosewayleadsmaidswheretheyLove，honor，andobey！"
　　"Escape，"theboy—godsaid，"isvain，"
　　Andshookthediamondsfromhiswings：
　　"I’llbindtheecaptivetomytrain，Fairestofearthythings！"
　　"Go，saucyarcher，go！
　　Ifreedom’svalueknow：
　　Begon，Ipray——tononeI’llsayLove，honor，andobey！"
　　"Speed，arrow，tothymark！"hecried——
　　Swiftasarayoflightitflew！
　　Lovespreadhispurplepinionswide，Andfadedfromherview！
　　Joyfilledthatmaiden’seyes——
　　Twinload—starsfromtheskies！——
　　AndonebrightdayherlipsDIDsay，"Love，honor，andobey！"
　　MyMother’sBible.
　　Thisbookisallthat’sleftmenow！——
　　Tearswillunbiddenstart——
　　WithfalteringlipandthrobbingbrowIpressittomyheart.
　　Formanygenerationspast，Hereisourfamilytree;
　　Mymother’shandsthisBibleclasped，She，dying，gaveitme.
　　Ah！welldoIrememberthoseWhosenamestheserecordsbear;
　　Whoroundthehearth—stoneusedtocloseAftertheeveningprayer，Andspeakofwhatthesepagessaid，Intonesmyheartwouldthrill！
　　Thoughtheyarewiththesilentdead，Herearetheylivingstill！
　　MyfatherreadthisholybookTobrothers，sistersdear;
　　Howcalmwasmypoormother’slookWholeanedGod’swordtohear！
　　Herangelface——Iseeityet！
　　Whatvividmemoriescome！——
　　AgainthatlittlegroupismetWithinthehallsofhome！
　　Thoutruestfriendmaneverknew，ThyconstancyI’vetried：
　　WhereallwerefalseIfoundtheetrue，Mycounselorandguide.
　　TheminesofearthnotreasuresgiveThatcouldthisvolumebuy：
　　Inteachingmethewaytolive，Ittaughtmehowtodie.
　　"TheDog—StarRages."
　　Unsealthecityfountains，AndletthewatersflowIncoolnessfromthemountainsUntotheplainsbelow.
　　Mybrainisparchedanderring，Thepavementhotanddry，AndnotabreathisstirringBeneaththeburningsky.
　　Thebelleshavealldeparted——
　　Theredoesnotlingerone！
　　Ofcoursethemart’sdesertedByeverymother’sson，ExceptthestreetmusicianAndmenoflessernote，WhoseonlyearthlymissionSeemsbuttotoilandvote！
　　Awoman——blessingsonher！——
　　Beneathmywindowsee;
　　She’ssinging——whatanhonor！——
　　Oh！"Woodman，sparethattree！"
　　Her"man"theairiskilling——
　　Hisorgan’soutoftune——
　　They’regone，withmylastshilling，[SeeNotes（1）]
　　ToFlorence’ssaloon.[SeeNotes（2）]
　　NewYorkismostcompactlyOfbrickandmortarmade——
　　ThermometerexactlyOnehundredintheshade！
　　AfurnacewouldbesaferThanthismyletter—room，Wheregleamsthesun，awafer，Abouttosealmydoom.
　　Thetownlookslikeanogre，Thecountrylikeabride;
　　WealthhiestoSaratoga，AndWorthtoSunny—side.[SeeNotes（3）]
　　WhilefashionseekstheislandsEncircledbythesea，TastefindtheHudsonHighlandsMorebeautifulandfree.
　　TheomnibusesrumbleAlongtheircobbledway——
　　The"twelveinside"morehumbleThanhewhotakesthepay：
　　Frommorntillmidnightstealing，Hishorsescomeandgo——
　　TheonlycreaturesfeelingThe"luxuryofwo！"[SeeNotes（4）]
　　Weeditorsofpapers，WhocoinourbrainsforbreadBysolitarytapersWhileothersdozeinbed，Havetasksassadandlonely，Howeverwrongorright，Butwiththisdifferenceonly，Thehorsesrestatnight.
　　FromtwelvetillnearlyfiftyI’vetoiledandidlednot，And，thoughaccountedthrifty，I’mscarcelyworthagroat;
　　However，IinheritWhatfewhaveevergained——
　　AbrightandcheerfulspiritThatneverhascomplained.
　　AstillnessandasadnessPervadetheCityHall，AndspeculatingmadnessHasleftthestreetofWall.
　　TheUnionSquarelooksreallyBothdesolateanddark，Andthat’sthecase，ornearly，FromBatterytoPark.
　　HadIayacht，likeMiller，Thatskimmeroftheseas——
　　Awheelriggedonatiller，[SeeNotes（5）]
　　Andafreshgunwalebreeze，Acrewoffriendswellchosen，Andalla—taunto，I
　　Wouldsailforregionsfrozen——
　　I’dratherfreezethanfry.
　　Oh，thisconfoundedweather！
　　（Assomeonesangorsaid，）
　　Mypen，thoughtbutafeather，Isheavierthanlead;
　　AteveryporeI’moosing——
　　（I’m"cavingin"to—day）——
　　MyplumptitudeI’mlosing，Anddrippingfastaway.
　　I’mweepinglikethewillowThatdroopsinleafandbough——
　　LetCroton’ssparklingbillowFlowthroughthecitynow;
　　And，asbecomesherstation，Themusewillcloseherprayer：
　　GodsavetheCorporation！
　　LonglivethevaliantMayor！[SeeNotes（6）]
　　ALegendoftheMohawk.
　　Inthedaysthataregone，bythissweet—flowingwater，Twoloversreclinedintheshadeofatree;
　　Shewasthemountain—king’srosy—lippeddaughter，Thebravewarrior—chiefofthevalleywashe.
　　Thenallthingsaroundthem，belowandabove，Werebaskingasnowinthesunshineoflove——
　　Inthedaysthataregone，bythissweet—flowingstream.
　　Inthedaysthataregone，theywerelaid’neaththewillow，Themaidinherbeauty，theyouthinhispride;
　　Bothslainbythefoemanwhocrossedthedarkbillow，Andstolethebroadlandswheretheirchildrenreside;
　　Whosefathers，whendying，infearlookedabove，Andtrembledtothinkofthatchiefandhislove，Inthedaysthataregone，bythissweetflowingstream.
　　TheBall—RoomBelle.
　　（Musicbyhorn.）
　　ThemoonandallherstarrytrainWerefadingfromthemorningsky，Whenhometheball—roombelleagainReturned，withthrobbingpulseandbrain，Flushedcheekandtearfuleye.
　　Theplumethatdancedaboveherbrow，Thegemthatsparkledinherzone，Thescarfofspangledleafandbough，Werelaidaside——theymockedhernow，Whendesolateandlone.
　　Thatnighthowmanyheartsshewon！
　　Thereigningbelle，shecouldnotstir，But，liketheplanetsroundthesun，Hersuitorsfollowed——allbutone——
　　Onealltheworldtoher！
　　Andshehadlosthim！——MarvelnotThatlady’seyeswithtearswerewet！
　　Thoughlovebymanissoonforgot，Itneveryetwaswoman’slotToloveandtoforget.
　　WeWereBoysTogether.
　　（MusicbyRussell.）
　　Wewereboystogether，AndnevercanforgetTheschool—houseneartheheather，Inchildhoodwherewemet;
　　Thehumblehometomemorydear，Itssorrowsanditsjoys;
　　Wherewokethetransientsmileortear，WhenyouandIwereboys.
　　Wewereyouthstogether，Andcastlesbuiltinair，Yourheartwaslikeafeather，Andmineweigheddownwithcare;
　　Toyoucamewealthwithmanhood’sprime，Tomeitbroughtalloys——
　　Foreshadowedintheprimrosetime.
　　WhenyouandIwereboys.
　　We’reoldmentogether——
　　Thefriendswelovedofyore，Withleavesofautumnweather，Aregoneforevermore.
　　Howblesttoagetheimpulsegiven，Thehopetimene’erdestroys——
　　Whichledourthoughtsfromearthtoheaven，WhenyouandIwereboys！
　　Oh，Boatman，Haste！
　　（MusicbyBalfe.）
　　Twilight.
　　Oh，boatman，haste！——ThetwilighthourIsclosinggentlyo’erthelea！
　　Thesun，whosesettingshutstheflower.
　　Haslookedhislastuponthesea！
　　Row，then，boatman，row！
　　Row，then，boatman，row！
　　Row！——aha！——we’vemoonandstar！
　　Andourskiffwiththestreamisflowing.
　　Heigh—ho！——ah！——heigh—ho！——
　　Echorespondstomysadheigh—ho！
　　Midnight.
　　Oh，boatman，haste！——ThesentrycallsThemidnighthouronyondershore，AndsilverysweettheechofallsAsmusicdrippingfromtheoar！
　　Row，then，boatman，row！
　　Row，then，boatman，row！
　　Row！——afarfademoonandstar！
　　Whileourskiffwiththestreamisflowing！
　　Heigh—ho！——ah！——heigh—ho！——
　　Echorespondstomysadheigh—ho.
　　Dawn.
　　Oh，boatmanhaste！——ThemorningbeamGlidesthroughthefleecycloudsabove：
　　Sobreaksonlife’sdark，murm’ringstream，Therosydawnofwoman’slove！
　　Row，then，boatman，row！
　　Row，then，boatman，row！
　　Row！——’Tisday！——away——away！
　　Tolandwiththestreamweareflowing！
　　Heigh—ho！——dearone——ho！
　　Beautyrespondstomygladheigh—ho！
　　FuneralHymn.
　　"Mandiethandwastethaway，Andwhereishe？"——Hark！fromtheskiesIhearavoiceanswerandsay，"Thespiritofmanneverdies：
　　Hisbody，whichcamefromtheearth，Mustmingleagainwiththesod;
　　Buthissoul，whichinheavenhadbirth，ReturnstothebosomofGod."
　　Noterrorhasdeath，orthegrave，TothosewhobelieveintheLord——
　　WeknowtheRedeemercansave，Andleanonthefaithofhisword;
　　Whileashestoashes，anddustWegiveuntodust，inourgloom，Thelightofsalvation，wetrust，Ishunglikealampinthetomb.
　　Theskywillbeburntasascroll——
　　Theearth，wrappedinflames，willexpire;
　　But，freedfromallshackles，thesoulWillriseinthemidstofthefire.
　　Then，brothers，mournnotforthedead，Whorestfromtheirlabors，forgiven;
　　LearnthisfromyourBibleinstead，Thegraveisthegatewaytoheaven.
　　OLordGodAlmighty！toTheeWeturnasoursolaceabove;
　　Thewatersmayfailfromthesea，Butnotfromthyfountainsoflove：
　　Oh，teachusThywilltoobey，Andsingwithoneheartandaccord，"Hegaveandhetakethaway，AndpraisedbethenameoftheLord！"
　　O’ertheMountains.
　　Somespiritwaftsourmountainlay——
　　Hiliho！boys，hiliho！
　　Todistantgrovesandglensaway！
　　Hiliho！boys，hiliho！
　　E’ensothetideofempireflows——
　　Ho！boys，hiliho！
　　Rejoicingasitwestwardgoes！
　　Ho！boys，hiliho！
　　TorefreshourwearywayGushthecrystalfountains，AsapilgrimbandwestrayCheerlyo’erthemountains.
　　Thewoodlandringswithsongandshout！
　　Hiliho！boys，hiliho！
　　Asthoughafairyhuntwereout！
　　Hiliho！boys，hiliho！
　　E’ensothevoiceofwomancheers——
　　Ho！boys，hiliho！
　　Theheartsofhardymountaineers！
　　Ho！boys，hiliho！
　　LiketheglowofnorthernskiesMirroredinthefountains，Beamsthelove—lightoffondeyes，Aswecrossthemountains.
　　Woman.
　　Ah，woman！——inthisworldofours，Whatbooncanbecomparedtothee？——
　　Howslowwoulddraglife’swearyhours，Thoughman’sproudbrowwereboundwithflowers，Andhisthewealthoflandandsea，Ifdestinedtoexistalone，Andne’ercallwoman’shearthisown！
　　Mymother！——Atthatholyname，Withinmybosomthere’sagushOffeeling，whichnotimecantame——
　　Afeeling，which，foryearsoffame，Iwouldnot，couldnot，crush！
　　Andsisters！——yearedearaslife;
　　ButwhenIlookuponmywife，Myheart—bloodgivesasuddenrush，AndallmyfondaffectionsblendInmother——sisters——wifeandfriend！
　　Yes，woman’sloveisfreefromguile，AndpureasbrightAurora’sray;
　　Theheartwillmeltbeforehersmile，Andbase—bornpassionsfadeaway！
　　WereIthemonarchoftheearth，Ormasteroftheswellingsea，Iwouldnotestimatetheirworth，Dearwoman，halfthepriceofthee.
　　Rosabel.
　　Imisstheefrommyside，beloved，Imisstheefrommyside;
　　AndwearilyanddrearilyFlowsTime’sresistlesstide.
　　Theworld，andallitsfleetingjoys，Tomeareworsethanvain，UntilIclasptheetomyheart，Belovedone，again.
　　Thewildwoodandtheforest—path，Weusedtothreadofyore，Withbirdandbeehaveflownwiththee，Andgoneforevermore！
　　Thereisnomusicinthegrove，Noechoonthehill;
　　Butmelancholyboughsarethere——
　　Andhushedthewhip—poor—will.
　　Imisstheeinthetown，beloved，Imisstheeinthetown;
　　FrommornIgrievetilldewyeveSpreadswideitsmantlebrown.
　　Myspirit’swings，thatoncecouldsoarInFancy’sworldofair，ArecrushedandbeatentothegroundBylife—corrodingcare.
　　NomoreIhearthythrillingvoice，Norseethywinningface;
　　Thatoncewouldgleamlikemorning’sbeam，Inmentalprideandgrace：
　　Thyformofmatchlesssymmetry，Insweetperfectioncast——
　　IsnowthestarofmemoryThatfadesnotwiththepast.
　　Imisstheeeverywhere，beloved，Imisstheeeverywhere;
　　Bothnightanddayweardullaway，Andleavemeindespair.
　　Thebanquet—hall，theplay，theball，Andchildhood’ssportiveglee，Havelosttheirspellforme，beloved，Mysoulsisfullofthee！
　　HasRosabelforgottenme，AndloveInowinvain？
　　Ifthatbeso，myheartcanknowNorestonearthagain.
　　Asadandwearylotismine，Toloveandbeforgot;
　　Asadandwearylotbeloved——
　　Asadandwearylot！
　　TheTyrantSway.
　　Theheartthatownsthytyrantsway，Whate’eritshopesmaybe，IslikeabarkthatdriftsawayUponashorelesssea！
　　Nocompasslefttoguideheron，Uponthesurgeshe’stempest—torn——
　　Andsuchislifetome！
　　Andwhatislifewhenloveisfled？
　　Theworld，unsharedbythee？
　　I’dratherslumberwiththedead，Thansuchawaiftobe！
　　ThebarkthatbynocompasssteersIslost，whichwaysoe’ersheveers——
　　Andsuchislifetome！
　　AHerooftheRevolution.
　　Letnotatearbeshed！
　　Ofgriefgivenotatoken，AlthoughthesilverthreadAndgoldenbowlbebroken！
　　Awarriorlived——aChristiandied！
　　Sorrow’sforgotteninourpride！
　　Go，bringhisbattle—blade，Hishelmetandhisplume！
　　AndbehistrophieslaidBesidehiminthetomb，Wherefilesoftime—markedveteranscomeWithmartialtrampandmuffleddrum！
　　Givetotheearthhisframe，Tomoulderanddecay;
　　Butnothisdeathlessname——
　　Thatcannotpassaway！
　　Inyouth，inmanhood，andinage，Hedignifiedhiscountry’spage！
　　Greenbethewillow—boughAbovetheswellingmound，WheresleepstheheronowInconsecratedground：
　　Thyepitaph，ODelavan！
　　God’snoblestwork——anhonestman！
　　RhymeandReason.
　　AnApologue.
　　TwochildrenoftheoldentimeInFlora’sprimroseseason，Wereborn.ThenameofonewasRhymeThatoftheotherReason.
　　Andbothwerebeautifulandfair，Andpureasmountainstreamandair.
　　Astheboystogethergrew，Happyfledtheirhours——
　　GrieforcaretheyneverknewInthePaphianbowers.
　　Seethemroaming，handinhand，Theprideofallthechoralband！
　　Musicwithharpofgoldenstrings，Lovewithbowandquiver，Airyspritesonradiantwings，Nymphsofwoodandriver，JoinedtheMuses’constantsong，AsRhymeandReasonpassedalong.
　　Butthescenewaschanged——theboysLefttheirnativesoil——
　　Rhyme’spursuitwasidlejoys，Reason’smanlytoil：
　　SoonRhymewasstarvinginaditch，WhileReasongrewexceedingrich.
　　Sincethedarkandfatalhour，Whenthebrothersparted，Reasonhashadwealthandpower——
　　Rhyme’spoorandbroken—hearted！
　　Andnow，orbright，orstormyweather，Theytwainareseldomseentogether.
　　StarlightRecollections.
　　’Twasnight.NearthemurmuringSaone，Wemetwithnowitnessesby，ButsuchasresplendentlyshoneIntheblue—tintedvaultofthesky：
　　Yourheadonmybosomwaslaid，Asyousaidyouwouldeverbemine;
　　AndIpromisedtolove，dearestmaid，Andworshipaloneatyourshrine.
　　YourloveonmyheartgentlyfellAsthedewontheflowersateve，Whoseblossomswithgratitudeswell，Ablessingtogiveandreceive：
　　AndIknewbytheglowonyourcheek，Andtheraptureyoucouldnotcontrol，NopowerhadlanguagetospeakThefaithorcontentofyoursoul.
　　Iloveyouasnoneeverloved——
　　AsthesteeltothestarIamtrue;
　　AndI，dearestmaiden，haveprovedThatnoneeverlovedmebutyou.
　　Tillmemorylosesherpower，Orthesandsofexistencehaverun，I’llrememberthestar—lightedhourThatmingledtwoheartsintoone.
　　WeariesmyLove？
　　Weariesmyloveofmyletters？
　　Doesshemysilencecommand？
　　SunderssheLove’srosyfettersAsthoughtheywerewovenofsand？
　　TiresshetooofeachtokenInditedwithmanyasigh？
　　Areallherpromisesbroken？
　　AndmustIloveontillIdie？
　　ThinksmydearlovethatIblameherWithwhatwasaburdentopart？
　　Ah，no！——withaffectionI’llnameherWhilelingersapulseinmyheart.
　　Althoughshehascloudedwithsadness，Andblightedthebloomofmyyears，Iloverstill，eventomadness，Andblessherthroughshowersoftears.
　　MypenIhavelaiddowninsorrow，ThesongsofmyluteIforego：
　　FromneitherassistanceI’llborrowTouttermyheart—seatedwo！
　　Butpeacetoherbosom，whereverHerthoughtsorherfootstepsmaystray：
　　MementoofmineagainneverWillshadowthelightofherway！
　　FareTheWell，Love.
　　Faretheewell，love！——Wemustsever！
　　Norforyears，love;butforever！
　　Wemustmeetnomore——oronlyMeetasstrangers——sadandlonely.
　　Faretheewell！
　　Faretheewell，love！——HowIlanguishForthecauseofallmyanguish！
　　NonehaveevermetandpartedSoforlornandbroken—hearted.
　　Faretheewell！
　　Faretheewell，love——TillIperishAllmytruthfortheeI’llcherish;
　　And，whenthoumyrequiemhearest，KnowtilldeathIlovedthee，dearest.
　　Faretheewell！
　　ThouHastWoventheSpell.
　　Thouhastwoventhespellthathathboundme，Throughallthesadchangesofyears;
　　AndthesmilesthatIworewhenIfoundthee，Havefadedandmeltedintears！
　　Likethepoor，woundedfawnfromthemountain，Thatseeksouttheclearsilvertide，IhavelingeredinvainatthefountainOfhope——withashaftinmyside！
　　ThouhasttaughtmethatLove’srosyfettersApangfromthethornsmayimpart;
　　ThatthecoinageofvowsandoflettersComesnotfromthemintoftheheart.
　　Likethelonebirdthatfluttersherpinion，Andwarblesinbondageherstrain，Ihavestruggledtoflythydomain，Butfindthatthestruggleisvain！
　　BessyBell.
　　Whenlifelooksdrearandlonely，love，Andpleasantfanciesflee，ThenwilltheMusesonly，love，Bestowathoughtonme！
　　MineisaharpwhichPleasure，love，Towakenstrivesinvain;
　　ToJoy’sentrancingmeasure，love，Itne’ercanthrillagain！——
　　Whymockme，BessyBell？
　　Oh，donotaskmeever，love，Forrapture—wovenrhymes;
　　Forvainiseachendeavor，love，TosoundMirth’splay—bellchimes！
　　Yetstillbelieveme，dearestlove，Thoughsadmysongmaybe，Thisheartstilldotessincerest，love，Andgratefulturnstothee——
　　MyoncefondBessyBell！
　　Thoseeyesstillrestuponme，love！
　　Ifeeltheirmagicspell！
　　Withthatsamelookyouwonme，love，Fair，gentleBessyBell！
　　Mydoomyou’veidlyspoken，love，Younevercanbemine！
　　Butthoughmyheartisbroken，love，Still，Bessy，itisthine！
　　Adieu，falseBessyBell！
　　TheDayisNowDawning.
　　William.
　　Thedayisnowdawning，love，Fledisthenight——
　　Igolikethemorning，love，Cheerfulandbright.
　　Thenadieu，dearestEllen：
　　Wheneveningisnear，I’llvisitthydwelling，Fortrueloveishere.
　　Ellen.
　　Oh，comewherethefountain，love，Tranquillyflows;
　　Beneaththegreenmountain，love，Seekforrepose;
　　Therethedaysofourchildhood，Inlove’sgoldenbeam，’Mongtheblue—bellsandwildwood，Passedonlikeadream.
　　William.
　　Oh，lingerawhile，love！
　　Ellen.
　　Imustaway.
　　William.
　　Oh，grantmethysmile，love，’TisHope’scheeringray——
　　Witheveningexpectme.
　　Ellen.
　　Tothemomentbetrue，Andmayangelsprotectthee——
　　Both.
　　SweetEllen，adieu！
　　DearWilliam，adieu！
　　WhenOtherFriends.
　　Whenotherfriendsareroundthee，Andotherheartsarethine——
　　Whenotherbayshavecrownedthee，Morefreshandgreenthanmine——
　　ThenthinkhowsadandlonelyThisdoatingheartwillbe，Which，whileitbeats，beatsonly，Belovedone，forthee！
　　YetdonotthinkIdoubtthee，Iknowthytruthremains;
　　Iwouldnotlivewithoutthee，Foralltheworldcontains.
　　ThouartthestartthatguidesmeAlonglife’stroubledsea;
　　Andwhateverfatebetidesme，Thisheartstillturnstothee.
　　SilentGrief.
　　Whereisnowmypeaceofmind？
　　Gone，alas！forevermore：
　　Turnwhere’erImay，IfindThornswhererosesbloomedbefore！
　　O’erthegreen—fieldsofmysoul，Wherethespringsofjoywerefound，Nowthecloudsofsorrowroll，Shadingalltheprospectround！
　　DoImeritpangslikethese，Thathavecleftmyheartintwain？
　　MustI，totheverylees，Drainthybitterchalice，Pain？
　　Silentgriefallgriefexcels;
　　Lifeandittogetherpart——
　　LikearestlesswormitdwellsDeepwithinthehumanheart！
　　LoveThee，Dearest！
　　Lovethee，dearest？——Hearme.——NeverWillmyfondvowsbeforgot！
　　MayIperish，andforever，When，dearmaid，Ilovetheenot！
　　Turnnotfromme，dearest！——Listen！
　　Banishallthydoubtsandfears！
　　Letthineeyeswithtransportglisten！
　　Whathastthoutodowithtears？
　　Drythem，dearest！——Ah，believeme，Love’sbrightflameisburningstill！
　　Thoughthehollowworlddeceivethee，Here’saheartthatneverwill！
　　Dostthousmile？——AcloudofsorrowBreaksbeforeJoy’srisingsun！
　　Wiltthougivethyhand？——To—morrow，Hymen’sbondwillmakeusone！
　　ILovetheNight.
　　IlovethenightwhenthemoonstreamsbrightOnflowersthatdrinkthedew——
　　Whencascadesshoutasthestarspeepout，Fromboundlessfieldsofblue;
　　Butdearerfarthanmoonorstar，Orflowersofgaudyhue，Ormurmuringtrillsofmountain—rills，Ilove，Ilove，love——you！
　　Ilovetostrayatthecloseoftheday，Throughgrovesofforest—trees，Whengushingnotesfromsong—birds’throatsArevocalinthebreeze.
　　Ilovethenight——thegloriousnight——
　　Whenheartsbeatwarmandtrue;
　　Butfarabovethenight，Ilove，Ilove，Ilove，love——you！
　　TheMiniature.
　　WilliamwasholdinginhishandThelikenessofhiswife！
　　Fresh，asiftouchedbyfairywand，Withbeauty，grace，andlife.
　　Healmostthoughtitspoke：——hegazedUponthebaublestill，Absorbed，delighted，andamazed，Toviewtheartist’sskill.
　　"Thispictureisyourself，dearJane——
　　’Tisdrawntonaturetrue：
　　I’vekissedito’erando’eragain，Itismuchlikeyou."
　　"Andhasitkissedyouback，mydear？"
　　"Why——no——mylove，"saidhe.
　　"Then，William，itisveryclear’TisnotatallLIKEME！"
　　TheRetort.
　　OldNick，whotaughtthevillage—school，Weddedamaidofhomespunhabit;
　　Hewasasstubbornasamule，Shewasasplayfulasarabbit.
　　PoorJanehadscarcebecomeawife，BeforeherhusbandsoughttomakeherThepinkofcountry—polishedlife，AndprimandformalasaQuaker.
　　Onedaythetutorwentabroad，AndsimpleJennysadlymissedhim;
　　Whenhereturned，behindherlordSheslylystole，andfondlykissedhim！
　　Thehusband’sangerrose！——andredAndwhitehisfacealternategrew！
　　"Lessfreedom，ma’am！"——Janesighedandsaid，"OH，DEAR！IDIDN’TKNOW’TWASYOU！"
　　LinesOnAPoet.
　　Howsweetthecadenceofhislyre！
　　Whatmelodyofwords！
　　TheystrikeapulsewithintheheartLikesongsofforest—birds，Ortinklingoftheshepherd’sbellAmongthemountain—herds.
　　Hismind’saculturedgarden，WhereNature’shandhassownTheflower—seedsofpoesy——
　　Andtheyhavefreshlygrown，ImbuedwithbeautyandperfumeTootherplantsunknown.
　　Abrightcareer’sbeforehim——
　　Alltonguespronouncehispraise;
　　Allheartshisinspirationfeel，Andwillinafter—days;
　　ForgeniusbreathesineverylineOfhissoul—thrillinglays.
　　Anamelessgraceisroundhim——
　　Asomething，toorefinedTobedescribed，yetmustbefeltByallofhumankind——
　　Anemanationofthesoul，Thatcannotbedefined.
　　Thenblessingsontheminstrel——
　　Hisfaultsletothersscan：
　　Theremaybespotsuponthesun，Whichthosemayviewwhocan;
　　Iseethemnot——yetknowhimwellAPOETANDAMAN.
　　TheBacchanalBesideacottage—door，SangEllaatherwheel;
　　Ruthvenrodeo’erthemoor，Downatherfeettokneel：
　　AspottedpalfreygayCameamblingathisside，TobearthemaidawayAshisaffiancedbride.
　　Ahigh—bornnoblehe，Ofstatelyhallssecure;
　　Alow—bornpeasantshe，Ofparentageobscure.
　　HowsoftthehoneyedwordsHebreathesintoherears！——
　　Themelodyofbirds！
　　Themusicofthespheres！
　　Withloveherbosomswells，Whichshewouldfainconceal——
　　Hereyes，likecrystalwells，Itshiddendepthsreveal.
　　WhileliquiddiamondsdripFromfeeling’sfountainwarm，Fluttersherscarletlip——
　　Arose—leafinastorm！
　　AsfromanAprilskyTherain—cloudsflitaway，Sofromthemaiden’seyeVanishedthefallingspray，WhichlingeredbutawhileHerdimpledcheekupon——
　　Thenmeltedinhersmile，Likevaporinthesun.
　　Themaidisallhisown！
　　Shetrustshisplightedword，And，lightlyontheroan，Shespringsbesideherlord：
　　Sheleavesherfather’scot，Sheturnsherfromthedoor——
　　ThatgreenandholyspotWhichshewillseenomore！
　　Theyhiedtodistantlands，Thatlordandpeasant—maid：
　　Thechurchne’erjoinedtheirhands，ForEllawasbetrayed！
　　Tornfromhernativebower，ThatmodestroseofMay，Drooped，inhisstatelytower，Andpassedfromearthaway.
　　Theylaidherintheground，AndEllawasforgot——
　　DeadwasherfatherfoundInhisdesertedcot.
　　ButRuthven——whatofhim？
　　Heranthestoryo’er，And，fillingtothebrim，Hethoughtofitnomore！
　　TwentyYearsAgo’Twasintheflushofsummer—time，Sometwentyyearsormore，WhenErnestlosthisway，andcrossedThethresholdofourdoor.
　　I’llne’erforgethislocksofjet，HisbrowofAlpinesnow，Hismanlygraceofformandface，Sometwentyyearsago.
　　ThehandheaskedIfreelygave——
　　Minewasahappylot，InallmypridetobehisbrideWithinmyfather’scot.
　　Thefaithhespokeheneverbroke：
　　HisfaithfulheartIknow;
　　AndwellIvowIlovehimnowAstwentyyearsago.
　　NationalAnthem.
　　FreedomspreadsherdownywingsOverallcreatedthings;
　　GlorytotheKingofkings，BendlowtoHimtheknee！
　　BringtheheartbeforeHisthrone——
　　WorshipHimandHimalone！——
　　He’stheonlyKingweown——
　　AndHehasmadeusfree！
　　TheholiestspotasmilingsunE’ershedhisgenialraysupon，IsthatwhichgaveaWashingtonThedroopingworldtocheer！
　　Soundtheclarion—pealsoffame！
　　YewhobearColumbia’sname！——
　　Withexistencefreedomcame——
　　Itisman’sbirthrighthere！
　　Heirsofanimmortalsire，Lethisdeedsyourheartsinspire;
　　WeavethestrainandwakethelyreWhereyourproudaltarsstand！
　　Hailwithprideandloudharrahs，Streamingfromathousandspars，Freedom’srainbow—flagofstars——
　　Thesymbolofourland！
　　ILoveTheeStill.
　　Ineverhavebeenfalsetothee！——
　　TheheartIgavetheestillisthine;
　　Thoughthouhastbeenuntruetome，AndInomoremaycalltheemine！
　　I’veloved，aswomaneverloves，Withconstantsoulingoodorill：
　　Thou’stprovedasmantoooftenproves，Arover——butIlovetheestill！
　　YetthinknotthatmyspiritstoopsTobindtheecaptiveinmytrain！——
　　Love’snotafloweratsunsetdroops，Butsmileswhencomeshergodagain！
　　Thywords，whichfallunheedednow，Couldoncemyheart—stringsmadlythrill！
　　LoveagoldenchainandburningvowArebroken——butIlovetheestill！
　　Oncewhataheavenofblisswasours，Whenlovedispelledthecloudsofcare，Andtimewentbywithbirdsandflowers，Whilesongandincensefilledtheair！
　　Thepastismine——thepresentthine——
　　Shouldthoughtsofmethyfuturefill，Thinkwhatadestinyismine，Tolose——butlovethee，falseone，still！
　　LookFromThyLattice，Love.
　　Lookfromthylattice，love——
　　Listentome！
　　Thecool，balmybreezeIsabroadonthesea！
　　Themoon，likeaqueen，Roamsherrealmsabove，AndnaughtisawakeButthespiritoflove.
　　Eremorn’sgoldenlightTipsthehillswithitsray，Awayo’erthewaters——
　　Awayandaway！
　　Thenlookfromthylattice，love——
　　Listentome.
　　Whilethemoonlightsthesky，Andthebreezecurlsthesea！
　　Lookfromthylattice，love——
　　Listentome！
　　Inthevoyageoflife，Loveourpilotwillbe！
　　He’llsitatthehelmWhereverwerove，Andsteerbytheload—starHekindledabove！
　　Hisgem—girdledshallopWillcutthebrightspray，Orskim，likeabird，O’erthewatersaway！
　　Thenlookfromthylattice，love——
　　Listentome，Whilethemoonlightsthesky，Andthebreezecurlsthesea！
　　SheLovedHim.
　　Shelovedhim——butsheheedednot——
　　Herhearthadonlyroomforpride：
　　Allotherfeelingswereforgot，Whenshebecameanother’sbride.
　　Asfromadreamshethenawoke，Torealizeherlonelystate，AndownitwasthevowshebrokeThatmadeherdrearanddesolate！
　　Shelovedhim——butthesland’rercame，Withwordsofhatethatallbelieved;
　　Astainthusrestedonhisname——
　　Buthewaswrongedandshedeceived;
　　Ah！rashtheactthatgaveherhand，Thatdroveherloverfromherside——
　　Whohiedhimtoadistantland，Where，battlingforaname，hedied！
　　Shelovedhim——andhismemorynowWastreasuredfromtheworldapart：
　　Thecalmofthoughtwasonherbrow，Theseedsofdeathwereinherheart.
　　ForalltheworldthatthingforlornIwouldnot，couldnotbe，andlive——
　　Thatcasketwithitsjewelgone，Abridewhohasnohearttogive！
　　TheSuitors.
　　WealthsoughtthebowerofBeauty，Dressedlikeamodernbeau：
　　JustthenLove，Health，andDutyTookuptheirhatstogo.
　　Wealthsuchacordialwelcomemet，Asmadetheothersgrieve;
　　SoDutyshunnedthegaycoquette，Love，pouting，tookFrenchleave——
　　Hedid！
　　Love，pouting，tookFrenchleave！
　　OldTime，thefriendofDuty，Nextcalledtoseethefair;
　　HelaidhishandonBeauty，AndleftherindespairWealthvanished！——LastwentrosyHealth——
　　AndshewasdoomedtoproveThatthosewhoDutyslightforWealth，CanneverhopeforLove！
　　Ah，no！
　　CanneverhopeforLove！
　　St.Agnes’Shrine.
　　WhilebeforeSt.Agnes’shrineKneltatrueknight’slady—love，FromthewarsofPalestineCameagentlecarrier—dove.
　　RoundhisneckaSilkenstringFastenedwordsthewarriorwrit：
　　Athercallhestoopedhiswing，Anduponherfingerlit.
　　She，likeoneenchanted，poredO’erthecontentsofthescroll——
　　ForthatladylovedherlordWithapure，devotedsoul.
　　Toherheartherdoveshedrew，Whileshetracedtheburningline;
　　ThenawayhisminionflewBacktosaintedPalestine.
　　Toandfro，fromhandtohandCameandwentacarrier—dove，TillthroughouttheHolyLandWarresignedhisswordtoLove.
　　Swiftherdove，onwingsoflight，BroughtthenewsfromPalestine，AndtheladyhertrueknightWeddedatSt.Agnes’shrine.
　　WesternRefrainDroopnot，brothers！
　　Aswego，O’erthemountains，Undertheboughsofmistletoe，Loghutswe’llrear，WhileherdsofdeerandbuffaloFurnishthecheer.
　　Fileo’erthemountains——steady，boysForgameafarWehaveourriflesready，boys！——
　　Aha！
　　Throwcaretothewinds，Likechaff，boys！——ha！
　　Andjoininthelaugh，boys！——
　　Hah——hah——hah！
　　Cheerup，brothers！
　　Aswego，O’erthemountains，Whenwe’vewoodandprairie—land，Wonbyourtoil，We’llreignlikekingsinfairy—land，Lordsofthesoil！
　　Thenwestwardho！inlegions，boys——
　　FairFreedom’sstarPointstohersunsetregions，boys——
　　Aha！
　　Throwcaretothewinds，Likechaff，boys！——ha！
　　Andjoininthelaugh，boys！——
　　Hah——hah——hah！
　　ThePrairieonFire[SeeNotes]
　　TheshadesofeveningclosedaroundTheboundlessprairiesofthewest，As，groupedinsadnessontheground，Abandofpilgrimsleanedtorest：
　　UponthetangledweedswerelaidThemotherandheryoungestborn，Whoslept，whileotherswatchedandprayed，Andthusthewearynightwenton.
　　Thickdarknessshroudedearthandsky——
　　WhenonthewhisperingwindstherecameTheTeton’sshrillandthrillingcry，Andheavenwaspiercedwithshaftsofflame！
　　Thesunseemedrisingthroughthehaze，Butwithanaspectdreadanddire：
　　Theveryairappearedtoblaze！——
　　OGod！thePrairiewasonfire！
　　AroundthecentreoftheplainAbeltofflameretreateddenied——
　　And，likeafurnace，glowedthetrainThatwalledtheminoneveryside：
　　Andonwardrolledthetorrentwild——
　　Wreathesofdensesmokeobscuredthesky！
　　Themotherkneltbesideherchild，Andall——saveone——shriekedout，"Wedie."
　　"Notso！"hecried.——"Help！——Clearthesedge！
　　Stripbareacircletotheland！"
　　Thatdone，hehastenedtoitsedge，Andgraspedarifleinhishand：
　　Driedweedsheheldbesidethepan，Whichkindledataflashthemass！
　　"Nowfirefightfire！"hesaid，asranTheforkedflamesamongthegrass.
　　Onthreesidesthenthetorrentflew，Butonthefourthnomoreitraved！
　　Thenlargeandbroadthecirclegrew，Andthusthepilgrimbandwassaved！
　　Theflamesrecededfarandwide——
　　Themotherhadnotprayedinvain：
　　GodhadtheTeton’sartsdefied！
　　Hisscytheoffirehadswepttheplain！
　　TheEvergreen.
　　Lovecannotbethealoe—tree，Whosebloombutonceisseen;
　　Gosearchthegrove——thetreeofloveIssuretheevergreen：
　　Forthat’sthesame，inleaforframe，’Neathcoldorsunnyskies;
　　Youtakethegrounditsrootshavebound，Orit，transplanted，dies！
　　Thatlovethusshoots，andfirmlyrootsInwoman’sheart，wesee;
　　Throughsmilesandtearsinafter—yearsItgrowsafadelesstree.
　　Thetreeoflove，alltreesabove，Forevermaybeseen，Insummer’sbloomorwinter’sgloom，Ahardyevergreen.
　　TheMay—Queen.
　　Likeflightsofsinging—birdswentbyThecheerfulhoursofgirlhood’sday，When，inmynativebowers，OfsimplebudsandflowersTheywoveacrown，andhailedmeQueenofMay！
　　Likeairyspritesthelassescame，Spring’sofferingsatmyfeettolay;
　　Thecrystalfromthefountain，Thegreenboughfromthemountain，TheybroughttocheerandshadetheQueenofMay.
　　AroundtheMay—poleonthegreen，Afairyringtheytrippedaway;
　　Allmerrimentandpleasure，TochordsoftunefulmeasureTheyboundedbythehappyQueenofMay.
　　Thoughyearshavepassed，andTimehasstrownMyravenlockswithflakesofgray，FondMemorybringsthehoursOfbudsandblossom—showersWheningirlhoodIwascrownedtheQueenofMay.
　　VenetianSerenade.
　　Come，cometome，love！
　　Come，love！——AriseAndshamethebrightstarsWiththelightofthineeyes;
　　Lookoutfromthylattice——
　　Oh，lady—bird，hear！
　　Aswanonthewater——
　　Mygondola’snear！
　　Come，cometome，love！
　　Come，love！——Mybride！
　　O’ercrystalinmoonbeamsWe’lltranquillyglide：
　　InthedipoftheoarAmelodyflowsSweetasthenightingaleSingstotherose.
　　Come，cometome，love！
　　Come，love！——ThedayBringswarderandcloister！
　　Away，then——away！
　　Oh，hastetothylover！
　　NotyonstaraboveIsmoretruetoheavenThenhetohislove！
　　TheWhip—Poor—Will.
　　"TheplaintofthewailingWhip—poor—will，WhomournsunseenandceaselesssingsEveranoteofwailandwo，TillMorningspreadsherrosywings，Andearthandskyinherglancesglow."
　　J.R.Drake.
　　Whydostthoucomeatsetofsun，Thosepensivewordstosay？
　　WhywhippoorWill？——Whathashedone？
　　AndwhoisWill，Ipray？
　　Whycomefromyonleaf—shadedhill，Asuppliantatmydoor？——
　　WhyaskofmetowhippoorWill？
　　AndisWillreallypoor？
　　Ifpoverty’shiscrime，letmirthFromhisheartbedriven：
　　Thatisthedeadliestsinonearth，Andneverisforgiven！
　　ArtWillhimself？——Itmustbeso——
　　Ilearnitfromthymoan，Fornonecanfeelanother’swoAsdeeplyashisown.
　　Yetwhereforestrainthytinythroat，Whileotherbirdsrepose？
　　Whatmeansthymelancholynote？——
　　Themysterydisclose！
　　Still"WhippoorWill！"——Artthouasprite，FromunknownregionssentTowanderinthegloomofnight，Andaskforpunishment？
　　IsthineaconsciencesorebesetWithguilt？——or，whatisworse，Hastthoutomeetwrits，duns，anddebt——
　　Nomoneyinthypurse！
　　Ifthisbethyhardfateindeed，Ah！wellmay’stthourepine：
　　ThesympathyIgiveIneed——
　　Thepoet’sdoomisthine！
　　Artthoualover，Will？——HasprovedThefairestcandeceive？
　　Thisisthelotofallwho’velovedSinceAdamweddedEve！
　　Hasttrustedinafriend，andseenNofriendwasheinneed？
　　Acommonerror——menstillleanUponasfrailareed.
　　Hastthou，inseekingwealthorfame，Acrownofbrambleswon？
　　O’eralltheearth’tisjustthesameWitheverymother’sson！
　　HastfoundtheworldaBabelwide，WheremantoMammonstoops？
　　WhereflourishArroganceandPride，WhilemodestMeritdroops？
　　What，noneofthese？——Then，whencethypain？
　　Toguessitwho’stheskill？
　　PrayhavethekindnesstoexplainWhyshouldIwhippoorWill？
　　Dostmerelyaskthyjustdesert？
　　What，notanotherword？——
　　Backtothewoodsagain，unhurt——
　　Iwillnotharmthee，bird！