A Warranty Deed— “in Poetry”, Is this a valid conveyance?

This old Deed covers land in the Illinois Basin, what do you think–is it valid or not?

DEED

I, J. Henry Shaw, the grantor herein,
Who live at Beardstown the county within,
For seven hundred dollars to me paid today
By Charles E. Wyman, do sell and convey
Lot two (2) in block forty (40), said county and town,

Where the Illinois River flows placidly down,
And warrant the title forever and aye,
Waiving homestead and mansion to both a goodbye,
And pledging this deed is valid in law,
I add here my signature, J. Henry Shaw. (Seal)
Dated July 25, 1881
Acknowledgement

I, Sylvester Emmons, who live at Beardstown,
a notary public of fame and renown,
Of the county of Cass in Illinois state,
Do certify here that on the same date,
One J. Henry Shaw to me did make known,
That the above deed and name were his own,
And he stated he sealed and delivered the same,
Voluntarily, freely, and never would claim,
His homestead therein; but, left all alone,
Turned his face to the street and his back to his home.

S. Emmons, N. P.
Dated August 1, 1881.
(Seal)