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Quote by Richard Watson Gilder

“In Heaven's happy bowers There blossom two flowers, One with fiery glow And one as white as snow; While lo! before them stands, With pale and trembling hands, A spirit who must choose One, and one refuse.”

Book:Lyrics

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Lyrics

This book features a curated selection of song lyrics, showcasing the diversity of musical expression across different artists and styles. more

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Richard Watson Gilder

Richard Watson Gilder was an American poet, born on February 8, 1844, and died on November 18, 1909. Gilder is known for his poetic works, which are deeply influenced by Romanticism, and often explore themes of nature, love, and philosophical musings on life. more

“I count my time by times that I meet thee; These are my yesterdays, my morrows, noons, And nights, these are my old moons and my new moons. Slow fly the hours, fast the hours flee, If thou art far from or art near to me: If thou art far, the bird's tunes are no tunes; If thou art near, the wintry days are Junes.”

Ifs Art Night Time Hours Moon Bird Yesterday Thee My Time Tunes June Noon Morrow New Moon

Book:LYRICS AND OTHER POEMS,

Source: LYRICS AND OTHER POEMS,

“Since ancient Time began, Ever on some great soul God laid an infinite burden-- The weight of all this world, the hopes of man, Conflict and pain, and fame immortal are his guerdon.”

Men World Soul Pain This World Fame Conflict Weight Infinite Ancient Burden Immortal Great Souls Ancient Times

Book:Five Books of Song

Source: Five Books of Song

“Ye living soldiers of the mighty war, Once more from roaring cannon and the drums And bugles blown at morn, the summons comes; Forget the halting limb, each wound and scar: Once more your Captain calls to you; Come to his last review!”

War Lasts Forget Soldier Wounds Reviews Scar Captains Limbs Roaring Cannons Wounds And Scars

Book:Five Books of Song

Source: Five Books of Song