Poems

Chapter 31: ANOTHER DAY.

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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.

ANOTHER DAY.

Another day, another day,

How swiftly it has sailed away.

It brought us moments,—precious things,

Of fairy frame and willing wings;

But as they flee, we sigh and say,

"Alas, for thee, another day!"

Another day, another day

Is riding boldly on its way;

May we be brave to do and bear,

And in its full fruition share!

For sweet it is when we can say,

"How good to have another day."