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194 in 1828, at the age of twenty-six. His small volume of poetry published in 1825 contained a few pieces which not only won him considerable praise in his lifetime but are sure of immortality among American lyrics.]

Look out upon the stars, my love,
 * And shame them with thine eyes,

On which, than on the lights above,
 * There hang more destinies.

Night's beauty is the harmony
 * Of blending shades and light;

Then, Lady, up,—look out, and be
 * A sister to the night!—