The Poems of Eliza Cook; Comprising Melaia, Together with Her Miscellaneous Pieces (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1850 Excerpt: ...prayer was yet heard to crave f i A speedy home in the self-same grave. t Hers was the love all holy and strong; Hers was the sorrow fervent and long; Hers was the spirit whose light was shed As an incense fire above the dead. death lingered there, and paused awhile; But she beckoned him on with a welcoming smile. "There's a solace," cried she, "for all others to find, But a mother leaves no equal behind And the kindest blow Death ever gave Laid the mourning child in the parent's grave. THE KING OF THE WIND. He burst through the ice-pillared gates of the north, And away on his hurricane wings he rushed forth; He exulted all free in his might and his speed, He mocked at the lion and taunted the steed j He whistled along through each cranny and creek; He whirled o'er the mountains with hollow-toned shriek; The arrow and eagle were laggard behind, And alone in his flight sped the King of the Wind. He swept o'er the earth--the tall battlements fell, And he laughed as they crumbled, with maniac yell; The broad oak of the wood dared to wrestle again, Till wild in his fury he hurled it in twain; He grappled with pyramids, works of an age And dire records were left of his havoc and rage No power could brave him, no fetters could bind; Supreme in his sway was the King of the Wind. He careered o'er the waters with death and despair, He wrecked the proud ship and his triumph was there; The cheeks that had blanched not at foeman or blade, At the sound of his breathing turned pale and afraid; He rocked the staunch lighthouse, he shivered the mast, He howled--the strong life-boat in fragments was cast; And he roared in his glory, " Where, where will ye find A despot so great as the King of the Wind " Sweet is the ocean grave, under the a7ure wave...