Classic and Contemporary Poetry
LINES WRITTEN ON LEAVING NEW ROCHELLE, by JOSEPH RODMAN DRAKE Poem Explanation Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Whene'er thy wandering footstep bends Last Line: And feeling hearts that hold me dear. Alternate Author Name(s): Croaker Subject(s): New Rochelle, New York | ||||||||
WHENE'ER thy wandering footstep bends Its pathway to the Hermit tree, Among its cordial band of friends, Sweet Mary! wilt thou number me? Though all too few the hours have roll'd That saw the stranger linger here, In memory's volume let them hold One little spot to friendship dear. I oft have thought how sweet 'twould be To steal the bird of Eden's art; And leave behind a trace of me On every kind and friendly heart, And like the breeze in fragrance rolled, To gather as I wander by, From every soul of kindred mould, Some touch of cordial sympathy. 'Tis the best charm in life's dull dream, To feel that yet there linger here Bright eyes that look with fond esteem, And feeling hearts that hold me dear. | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...THE AMERICAN FLAG by JOSEPH RODMAN DRAKE THE CULPRIT FAY by JOSEPH RODMAN DRAKE A FAIRY IN ARMOR by JOSEPH RODMAN DRAKE FRAGMENT by JOSEPH RODMAN DRAKE LEON; AN UNFINISHED POEM by JOSEPH RODMAN DRAKE LINES TO A LADY, ON HEARING HER SING 'CUSHLAMACHREE' by JOSEPH RODMAN DRAKE LINES WRITTEN IN A LADY'S ALBUM by JOSEPH RODMAN DRAKE |
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