Poems (Curwen)/Lines Written in an Album
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Lines written in an Album.
Albums like jewel caskets are designed
That we may store therein rich gems of thought
Jewels discovered by the master mind
Of sage, philosopher, or poet
In wisdom's golden mine, and by them set
In phrases quaint and measures musical,
Which charm us 'mid the daily toil and fret
Of sordid life. We cull the beautiful
As little children cull the summer flowers,
And find sweet comfort in our darkest hours.
Success to our Northern Light!
That we may store therein rich gems of thought
Jewels discovered by the master mind
Of sage, philosopher, or poet
In wisdom's golden mine, and by them set
In phrases quaint and measures musical,
Which charm us 'mid the daily toil and fret
Of sordid life. We cull the beautiful
As little children cull the summer flowers,
And find sweet comfort in our darkest hours.
Success to our Northern Light!