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A SONG TO THE SOUTH, by                    
First Line: Why make a song to some exotic isle?
Last Line: And sing for you a heart's sincere love-song.
Subject(s): Southern States; South (u.s.)


Why make a song to some exotic isle?
Around me in her amaranthine bloom
Lies the lyric South adorned with palm and plume, --
Mauve-petaled and rose-sweet for mile on mile.
Fair land, that all the fondest thoughts beguile,
You weave delight upon your sun-weft loom,
And lead your children far from wintry gloom;
Here would I rest and dream my dreams awhile.

Dear South, that taught me my full heart's desire,
And how to color words yet make them strong,
Your loveliness is like a golden lyre
Whose pleasant music captivates the throng.
For you I light a little sacred fire --
And sing for you a heart's sincere love-song.





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