a classic favourite

[glass-doll.livejournal.com]

She walks in beauty, like the night
Of cloudless climes and starry skies;
And all that's best of dark and bright
Meet in her aspect and her eyes:
Thus mellow'd to that tender light
Which heaven to gaudy day denies.

One shade more, one ray less,
Had half impair'd the nameless grace
Which waves in every raven tress,
Or softly lightens o'er her face;
Where thoughts serenely sweet express
How pure, how dear their dwelling place.

And on that cheek, and o'er that brow
So soft, so calm, yet eloquent,
The smiles that win, the tints that glow,
But tell of days in goodness spent,
A mind at peace with all below,
A heart whose love is innocent!


Lord Byron (1788-1824)

Comments

[poptartpoet.livejournal.com]

such a fave! i used to be able to quote the whole thing in college.
love it!
thank you.

[glass-doll.livejournal.com]

I used to know the whole thing in HighSchool but now I can only recite the first stanza

[tot-sein.livejournal.com]

This has been my favorite poem and poet for a long time, Nice to know that you love it as much as me :)