Longfellow
| Description: |
LONGFELLOW. March 24. 1882. LET us rejoice with thee, for that we knowWe can but be remembered of thee still,—Even, as remembering thee, we feel the thrillOf thy last greeting as thou turndst to goFrom us forever—having loved us so,Thy parting almost questioned God’s good willIn calling thee, up from the winter–chill—Up To Heaven’s glory from love’s hearth below,Thy voice and Heart—Our they must be our, as thenThey chimed in loyalty of song and praiseTo God and men alike–alike to blessHis handiwork–and theirs,—yea, even [---] as whenThou was here with us in the goodly daysOf common human need of happiness. Poem written by James Whitcomb Riley upon the death of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. Fully transcribed |
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| Origin: | 1882 |
| Created By: |
Riley, James Whitcomb |
| Source: |
http://images.indianahistory.org/cdm/ref/collection/DC003/id/120 |
| Collection: |
James Whitcomb Riley -- Hoosier Poet |
| Copyright: |
Indianapolis-Marion County Public Library Riley Collection, 1835-1960, Indiana Historical Society |
| Subjects: |
Poetry Riley, James Whitcomb, 1849-1916 Longfellow, Henry Wadsworth, 1807-1882 |
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