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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
ON THE DEATH OF MR. JOHN HASKINS, by RALPH WALDO EMERSON Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: See the calm exit of the aged saint Last Line: A golden harp his hands immortal hold. | |||
See the calm exit of the aged Saint, Without a murmur, and without complaint, Whil'st round him gathered his dear children stand And some one holds his withered pallid hand. He bids them trust in God, nor mourn nor weep; He breathes Religion, and then falls asleep. Then on angelic wings he flies to God, Rejoiced to leave this earthly mortal clod. His head is covered with a crown of gold. A golden harp his hands immortal hold. | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...BOSTON HYMN; READ IN MUSIC HALL, JANUARY 1, 1863 by RALPH WALDO EMERSON CONCORD HYMN; SUNG AT COMPLETION OF CONCORD MONUMENT, 1836 by RALPH WALDO EMERSON DIRGE (1) by RALPH WALDO EMERSON EACH AND [OR, IN] ALL by RALPH WALDO EMERSON EROS (1) by RALPH WALDO EMERSON FABLE: THE MOUNTAIN AND THE SQUIRREL by RALPH WALDO EMERSON |
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