It forced its weary way alone; Up-springing from the barren sod, Up-springing from the barren sod, Untilled, save by affliction's rod. Untilled, save by affliction's rod. FOOTNOTES: FOOTNOTES: [1] MY BIRTH PLACE Where "old Blue" mountain's healthful breeze Where "old Blue" mountain's healthful breeze Swept o'er the green hill-side,