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The Portent Lyrics by Herman Melville

Battle-Pieces and Aspects of the War

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Hanging from the beam,
Slowly swaying (such the law),
Gaunt the shadow on your green,
Shenandoah!
The cut is on the crown
(Lo, John Brown),
And the stabs shall heal no more.

Hidden in the cap
Is the anguish none can draw;
So your future veils its face,
Shenandoah!
But the streaming beard is shown
(Weird John Brown),
The meteor of the war.

About “The Portent” by Herman Melville

Read the complete lyrics to "The Portent" by Herman Melville from the album "Battle-Pieces and Aspects of the War". On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Non-Music, Literature.

"The Portent" is performed by Herman Melville. from the album "Battle-Pieces and Aspects of the War" This page provides the full lyric text for fans who want to sing along, study the songwriting, or compare versions across releases. Lyrks organizes lyrics by artist and song slug so you can bookmark and share a stable URL. Music lyrics help listeners connect with emotion, narrative, and rhythm in a track. Whether you are learning English, researching a favorite chorus, or preparing for karaoke, having accurate line breaks and section labels (verse, chorus, bridge) makes the experience easier. We link to the official artist profile on Lyrks where available, including biography snippets, top songs, and chart placements when we have that data. If you enjoy "The Portent", explore more songs by Herman Melville using the links below. Chart and trending pages on Lyrks highlight what listeners are searching for this week. For copyright or correction requests, see our DMCA and contact pages.

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"The Portent" is credited to Herman Melville. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"The Portent" appears on "Battle-Pieces and Aspects of the War".

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