Poetry Explorer- Classic Contemporary Poetry, THE BLACK HILLS, by NELLIE H. EVANS


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THE BLACK HILLS, by                    
First Line: Up to the hills - the hills of midnight blue
Last Line: And lift to heights that ever arch and flame!
Subject(s): Praise


Up to the hills -- the hills of midnight blue,
That far unfold their pinnacles sublime,
And in encircling splendor flaunt to view
The utmost charm and beauty of their prime --
I went in awe and deep solemnity,
And mutely gazed at towering spruce and pine;
Then in enraptured moment high and free,
I felt their strength and loveliness were mine.

Down from the hills I came to somber ways,
With peace and sweet refreshment in my heart,
The better for a higher song of praise,
The nobler for that wondrous day apart.
O hills of blue, put wayward thoughts to shame,
And lift to heights that ever arch and flame!





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