Carpe Diem: Tuesday

Aug 25, 2021 13:26

Lord Byron (George Gordon)

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 mellowed to that tender light
Which heaven to gaudy day denies.

One shade the more, one ray the less,
Had half impaired the nameless grace
Which waves in every raven tress,
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sw33n3y August 27 2021, 07:08:59 UTC
Love the way Marianne's earthy tones suit the rich, poetic imagery.

Thanks for sharing.

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margaret_r October 3 2021, 00:10:34 UTC
Aaargh! I didn't see your comment until now, gmail shoved it into a crazy folder, so very sorry for such a late response.

Yes, Marianne's voice suites the poem so well, it's a pleasure to listen to her and I just had to share it. Glad you like it:)

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sw33n3y October 3 2021, 12:25:20 UTC
No worries. That's technology. :D

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