Poems by George Moses Horton
The Tipler To His Bottle
... From thee, affluence sinks to stealth, ...
To The Gad-Fly
... Such seems the caution of the once chased fly, ...
Reflections From The Flash Of A Meteor
... Just like that star which downwards shot, ...
On The Death Of Rebecca
... " Thou art gone to a feast, while thy friends are bewailing, ...
Departing Summer
... That bird which breath'd her vernal song, ...
Pride In Heaven
... And, void of fear, the secret charm disclosed ...
The Setting Sun
... Swift round whose base the globes are whirl'd, ...
The Traveller
... And ruffian winds howl, threat'ning life with gloom, ...
On Hearing Of The Intention Of A Gentleman To Purchase The Poet's Freedom
... When pleasure seemed to fade on life's gay dawn, ...
The Happy Birds Nest
... When o'er the mountain bounds the fair gazell, ...
The Slave's Complaint
... And when this transient life shall end, ...
Division Of An Estate
... Ye bristling swine, trudge squealing through the glades, ...
On Summer
... Rise lamp-like bugs to light the train ...
Early Affection
... s light, And when the chain of life runs down, ...
Weep
... Their foundless notes replete with shame to all, ...
