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From "The River-Fight" Would you hear of the River-Fight? It was two of a soft spring night;— God’s stars looked down on all, And all was clear and bright But the low fog’s chilling breath— Up the River of Death Sailed the Great Admiral. On our high poop-... Poet: Henry Howard Brownell	Over the River Over the river they beckon to me, Loved ones who ’ve crossed to the farther side, The gleam of their snowy robes I see, But their voices are lost in the dashing tide. There ’s one with ringlets of sunny gold, And eyes the reflection of heaven’s own... Poet: Nancy Amelia Woodbury Priest Wakefield	Song of the River Clear and cool, clear and cool, By laughing shallow and dreaming pool; Cool and clear, cool and clear, By shining shingle and foaming weir; Under the crag where the ouzel sings, And the ivied wall where the church-bell rings, Undefiled for the... Poet: Charles Kingsley	My River From the German by James Clarence Mangan RIVER! my river in the young sunshine! Oh, clasp afresh in thine embrace This longing, burning frame of mine, And kiss my breast, and kiss my face! So—there!—Ha, ha!—already in thine arms! ... Poet: Eduard Mörike
By the Alma River [September 20, 1854] WILLIE, fold your little hands; Let it drop,—that “soldier” toy; Look where father’s picture stands,— Father, that here kissed his boy Not a mouth since,—father kind, Who this night may (never mind Mother’s sob, my... Poet: Dinah Maria Mulock Craik	My River runs to thee — My River runs to thee — Blue Sea! Wilt welcome me? My River wait reply — Oh Sea — look graciously — I'll fetch thee Brooks From spotted nooks — Say — Sea — Take Me! Poet:	Time's river in its rushing current Time's river in its rushing current Sweeps all the human deeds away, And fills an abyss of oblivion With nations, kingdoms and their kings, But if there is something remaining Through sounds of lyre or... Poet: