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Old Ironsides

Ay, tear her tattered ensign down! Long has it waved on high, And many an eye has danced to see That banner in the sky; Beneath it… Read more “Old Ironsides”

September 16, 2016August 30, 2016 by Jim Cox

The Parting Word

I must leave thee, lady sweet! Months shall waste before we meet; Winds are fair, and sails are spread, Anchors leave their ocean bed; Ere this shining… Read more “The Parting Word”

June 28, 2016May 13, 2016 by Jim Cox

The Voiceless

We count the broken lyres that rest Where the sweet wailing singers slumber, But o’er their silent sister’s breast The wild-flowers who will stoop to number? A… Read more “The Voiceless”

June 25, 2016May 13, 2016 by Jim Cox

The Philosopher to His Love

Dearest, a look is but a ray Reflected in a certain way; A word, whatever tone it wear, Is but a trembling wave of air; A touch,… Read more “The Philosopher to His Love”

June 23, 2016March 27, 2016 by Jim Cox

The Chambered Nautilus

This is the ship of pearl, which, poets feign, Sails the unshadowed main,— The venturous bark that flings On the sweet summer wind its purpled wings In… Read more “The Chambered Nautilus”

June 21, 2016March 27, 2016 by Jim Cox

The Deacon’s Masterpiece

(or The Wonderful “One-Hoss Shay”) A LOGICAL STORY Have you heard of the wonderful one-hoss shay, That was built in such a logical way It ran a… Read more “The Deacon’s Masterpiece”

June 19, 2016March 27, 2016 by Jim Cox

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