Went up a year this evening! 1
I recollect it well!
Amid no bells nor bravoes
The bystanders will tell!
Cheerful-as to the village-5
Tranquil-as to repose-
Chastened-as to the Chapel
This humble Tourist rose!
Did not talk of returning!9
Alluded to no time
When, were the gales propitious-
We might look for him!
Was grateful for the Roses 13
In life's diverse bouquet-
Talked softly of new species
To pick another day;
Beguiling thus the wonder 17
The wondrous nearer drew-
Hands bustled at the moorings-
The crown respectful grew-
Ascended from our vision 21
To Countenances new!
A Difference-A Daisy-
Is all the rest I knew!
I recollect it well!
Amid no bells nor bravoes
The bystanders will tell!
Cheerful-as to the village-5
Tranquil-as to repose-
Chastened-as to the Chapel
This humble Tourist rose!
Did not talk of returning!9
Alluded to no time
When, were the gales propitious-
We might look for him!
Was grateful for the Roses 13
In life's diverse bouquet-
Talked softly of new species
To pick another day;
Beguiling thus the wonder 17
The wondrous nearer drew-
Hands bustled at the moorings-
The crown respectful grew-
Ascended from our vision 21
To Countenances new!
A Difference-A Daisy-
Is all the rest I knew!
(F.72/J.93)
[1–8] Chastened, Chapel, Tourist:: Jean Valjean stole the silverware of the see of Digne, and was caught. Bishop Myriel forgave him.
[9–11] not returning, propitious:: Valjean became a factory owner and mayor.
[12] look for him:: Javert the police inspector found Valjean.
[13–16] grateful, Roses:: Valjean escaped to a convent and stayed there as a gardener.
[17–20] bustled, crowd, grew:: the June Rebellion in Paris, 1832.
[21–24] A Difference, A Daisy:: Valjean forgave his hunter Javert.