Miscellaneous Poems
Poor Withered Rose—A Song
by Paul Laurence Dunbar
"Poor withered rose, she gave it me,"
"Poor withered rose, she gave it me,"
THY various works, imperial queen, we see,
The speaker talks of her homesickness.
Newland ponders his upcoming marriage to May. Newland hopes that he can help the Countess be accepted in high society.
A rhyme that serves to tell children to behave through the song of a bird.
The people are not impressed by Gringoire's new work. The Cardinal finally makes his appearance.
The king, angered Polynesia's deception, pursues Doctor Dolittle as he rushes towards the Land of the Monkeys. Chee-Chee uses his knowledge of the island to ensure the Doctor's safety. Doctor Dolittle witnesses the famous "Bridge of Apes".
"Oh, the little bird is rocking in the cradle of the wind,"
Phileas and Passepartout journey through India on an elephant. Sir Francis' explanation of the the suttee appalls both Passepartout and Phileas.
"Ah, Nora, my Nora, the light fades away,"
"Seen my lady home las’ night,"
A young shepherd refuses to abide by the laws of the kingdom when the king sneezes. The shepherd survives three perilous trials and refused three magnificent gifts for the hand of the princess in marriage, which he eventually gets out of the king’s frustration.
A R I S E, my soul, on wings enraptur'd, rise
Walter finds himself feeling things he never expected to feel. He looks to Marian to discover the cause for Laura's behavior.
"These are the days of elfs and fays:"
Ann expresses her homesickness and dismay for trying to conquer the world. Ozma and the Wizard sit watching the entire spectacle in their magic picture frame and feel sorry for Queen Ann. The Wizard instantly sends Queen Ann, her officers, Files and the Rose Princess back to Oogaboo. Tik-Tok is sent back to Oz. Ozma consults with Dorothy about the strangers. The Wizard sends for Betsy, Hank, Shaggy and his brother.
Coverdale encounters a stranger bound for Blithedale, and begins to question his involvement with Zenobia.
The town establishes a mill association and names its board.
Willam Dobbin and Amelia reconcile with each other. Becky visits Joseph with less than honorable intentions. Rebecca's ambition pays off financially, but leaves her friendless.
"Hit ’s been drizzlin’ an’ been sprinklin’,"
"Dear heart, good–night!"
"Dis is gospel weathah sho’—"
Grandfather Frog formulates a plan whereby Jerry Muskrat will gnaw and dig a hole in the dam and force water through it. Jerry sets off to work.