Miscellaneous Poems
Love's Pictures
by Paul Laurence Dunbar
"Like the blush upon the rose"
"Like the blush upon the rose"
On the way to Boston, the narrator strikes up a conversation with another man regarding racial issues. Once in Boston, they continue to debate and discuss the social/racial problems of the day. The narrator comes upon several other interesting characters.
Rawdon is saddened by his son's departure, Becky however is unaffected. Lord Steyne's suspicions lead him to question Briggs.
David finally meets the headmaster, and continues to make new friends at Canterbury. Jack Maldon's departure leaves Annie very emotional.
The narrator describes his unorthodox travels to an old cotton plantation estate.
Siegfried awakens a princess.
A little bear is so happy about his surprise party that he goes into hibernation sleep early, but happy.
Jo and Professor Bhear divulge their true feelings to one another.
The Toyman teaches the function of a scarecrow and why crows are bad for the corn crops.
Huck is invited to stay with the Grangerford family.
Through the use of broad imagery, the author describes the effect Christmas in St. Augustine has on him. He imagines Santa Claus’s night and what the nearby trees might be thinking.
How oft when thou, my music, music play’st
Following the service, the Dean and Mr. Crisparkle discuss the current state of Mr. Jasper's health. Edwin Drood pays a visit to his uncle to discuss his impending nuptials with Rosa Bud.
Siegfried confronts the dragon and deals with Regin’s madness.
The author continues his work as a public speaker while still devoting himself to the prosperity of the Tuskegee Institute.
After spending the night, Spotty the turtle decides to try and see what’s on the other side of the dam. He tries and fails several times, but finally succeeds. He sees a beautiful pond.
George and Eliza are pursued by Haley's men. An injured Tom Loker is taken under the care of the Quakers and George.
Prior to departure, Mr. Micawber considers his prospects in Australia.
Jo and Meg decision to attend a New Year's Eve party causes quite a commotion.
When most I wink then do mine eyes best see
A father and child discuss death.
Thoreau describes the many sounds that can be heard from his cabin.
The narrator finishes the manuscript at dawn and goes to see the stranger who is awakening from a dream. He talks of a king and modern inventions and being sent backward in time. The stranger dies.
Clarence Darrow's debate on capital punishment as presented to Judge Alfred J. Talley in New York City in October of 1924.
Princess Ozma reflects on her adventures with Dorothy as the tunnel continues to be burrowed.