The American literary reciter; readings, delcamations and plays, original compositions and choice selections of the best literature .. . H B 1-1owft w > w?W a o wm H O & H. o 1-5 DRAMATIC READINGS AND RECITATIONS. 227 I blush to think upon it yet That I was such a fool;But young folks must learn wisdom, sir, In old misfortunes fatal night, I thought the wind Gave some unwonted sighs,Down through the swamp I heard a tramp Which took me by surprise. Is this an earthquake drawing near? The forest moans and shivers;And then I thought that I could hear The rushing of great rivers;And
The American literary reciter; readings, delcamations and plays, original compositions and choice selections of the best literature .. . H B 1-1owft w > w?W a o wm H O & H. o 1-5 DRAMATIC READINGS AND RECITATIONS. 227 I blush to think upon it yet That I was such a fool;But young folks must learn wisdom, sir, In old misfortunes fatal night, I thought the wind Gave some unwonted sighs,Down through the swamp I heard a tramp Which took me by surprise. Is this an earthquake drawing near? The forest moans and shivers;And then I thought that I could hear The rushing of great rivers;And while I looked and listened there, A herd of deer swept by,As from a close pursuing foe They madly seemed to fly. But still those sounds, in long, deep bounds, Like warning heralds came,And then I saw, with fear and awe, The heavens were all knew the woods must be on fire, I trembled for my crop;As I stood there, in mute despair, It seemd the death of hope. On, on it came, a sea of flame, In long deep rolls of thunder,And drawing near, it seemd to tear The heavens and earth asunder!How those waves snored, and raged, androared, And reared in wild commotion!On,
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