Poems by Albert Pike

Poems by Albert Pike

Home, by Albert Pike

Though the heart hath been sunken in folly and guilt--
Though its hopes and its joys on earth ha...

Night on the Arkansas, by Albert Pike

Night comes upon the Arkansas, with long stride.
Its dark and turbid waters roll along,
Beari...

Sunset in Arkansas, by Albert Pike

Sunset again! Behind the massy green
Of the continuous oaks the sun hath fallen,
And his last ...

Tennessee, by Albert Pike

WRITTEN FOR MRS. W. BARROW. The sunset flings upon the sea
Its golden gush of life and light;
...

To the Moon, by Albert Pike

Oh quickly rise,
Thou lovely and surpassing moon!
And look into my eyes,
Ere sober night too...