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Poems

Chapter 14: FLORA.
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A compact collection of short lyrics and occasional longer pieces that pair devotional reflection with sentimental and patriotic themes. Poems move between nature scenes, seascapes, and seasonal detail to explore faith, hope, duty, and the consolations of memory. Language tends toward clear, hymnlike phrasing and moral admonition, with moments of celebratory exhortation and public commemoration interspersed among intimate domestic and pastoral sketches.

FLORA.

In a dainty robe of green
Comes the nodding daffadilly
And the stately Easter lily;
In the meadows cowslips shimmer,
Crocuses with dewdrops glimmer;
April's smile and May's soft splendor
Linger o'er us gentle, tender;
Fair forget-me-nots convene
In the most delightful places;
Mount and vale are wrapped in glory,
Greylock doffs his tippet hoary,
And Wachusett stands new crowned
Thanks to Flora, queen of graces;
Laurel draped and daisy gowned.