"A poetical entertainer," The old schoolhouse and other poems and conceits in verse . to them there. Hotels and clubs he inhabits, And for his victims—wo worth! Oh, would that, like the dodo,Hed disappear from the earth. He comes when you are conversingAnd spirits your friend away Into a quiet corner To join in a mystery play. And has this serious dervish Any desirable schemes ?Ah, no! his story is simple— He deals in the wares called dreams. 42 POEMS AND CONCEITS IN VERSE. THE BIRTH OF THE RAINBOW. A radiant bouquet, A careless maid one day, Threw in a sparkling brook. The fountains naiad too
Image details
Contributor:
The Reading Room / Alamy Stock PhotoImage ID:
2AJ9959File size:
7.1 MB (615.3 KB Compressed download)Releases:
Model - no | Property - noDo I need a release?Dimensions:
1242 x 2012 px | 21 x 34.1 cm | 8.3 x 13.4 inches | 150dpiMore information:
This image is a public domain image, which means either that copyright has expired in the image or the copyright holder has waived their copyright. Alamy charges you a fee for access to the high resolution copy of the image.
This image could have imperfections as it’s either historical or reportage.
"A poetical entertainer, " The old schoolhouse and other poems and conceits in verse . to them there. Hotels and clubs he inhabits, And for his victims—wo worth! Oh, would that, like the dodo, Hed disappear from the earth. He comes when you are conversingAnd spirits your friend away Into a quiet corner To join in a mystery play. And has this serious dervish Any desirable schemes ?Ah, no! his story is simple— He deals in the wares called dreams. 42 POEMS AND CONCEITS IN VERSE. THE BIRTH OF THE RAINBOW. A radiant bouquet, A careless maid one day, Threw in a sparkling brook. The fountains naiad took The pretty little gift. And quickly through the rift Of silver flashing foam Bore it to her fairy home. The limpid waters gleam, The sparkling little stream Is blushing through and through, Dyed with the roses hue. As mornings growing light Illumines sable night. Tis summer hot and dry, Bold Phoebus rides on high; His unrelenting rays Have stilled the warbled lays Of all the dainty throats Whose sweetly trilling notes Were born with April flowers, Silent now in leafy bowers.. The limpid waters gleai POEMS AND CONCEITS IN VERSE. 43 The fields are burning up ;And Sol, with golden cup, •Dips from the fountains store, Replenishing once moreThe clouds fantastic rimAbove the mountain grim.With joy-enkindled eyeThe plowman saw the skyPour precious waters downOn farm and dusty town;Then Sol began to blinkFrom out an opening chinkThat melted fast and wideThrough the dark clouds, side.And lo! a splendid scene—The gracious naiad queenHad placed the beauty glowOf flowers in the fcow.The careless maiden gazedUpon the rainbow pleased, With not a passing thoughtOf the beauty she had wrought.And so a little deedOf love in time of needMay stir some doubting heartTo play a heros part. 44 POEMS AND CONCEITS IN VERSE. TO A BOOK JUST PUBLISHED. When critics praise or sneer by turns, Who may discern the godlike flame Of genius that a twelvemonth burns ?Impartial Time shall write his name. Tim