She Walks in Beauty
Ethereal Beauty Unveiled: A Poetic Journey of Light and Darkness
Lyrics
She walks in beauty, like the night
Describing the subject's graceful walk with a comparison to the beauty of the night.
Of cloudless climes and starry skies
Comparing the subject's beauty to the serene and clear aspects of the night sky.
And all that's best of dark and bright
Highlighting the harmonious blend of dark and bright elements in the subject's appearance.
Meet in her aspect and her eyes
Noting the convergence of alluring qualities in the subject's demeanor and gaze.
Thus mellowed to that tender light
Describing a gentle radiance in her expression that is denied to the brightness of day.
Which heaven to gaudy day denies
Reiterating the contrast between the tender light and the gaudiness of the day.
Thus mellowed to that tender light
Repeating the idea of a softened, tender light rejected by the dazzling day.
Which heaven to gaudy day denies
Reiterating the rejection of her tender light by the ostentatious day.
One shade the more, one ray the less
Expressing that a slight change in her appearance would diminish her unnamed, extraordinary charm.
Had half impaired the nameless grace
Indicating that any alteration, even minor, would reduce the ineffable grace she possesses.
Which waves in every raven tress
Referring to the beauty inherent in the flowing dark hair.
Or softly lightens o'er her face
Describing the soft illumination on her face that enhances her attractiveness.
Where thoughts serenely sweet express
Exploring the purity and sweetness conveyed by her serene thoughts.
How pure, how dear their dwelling-place
Highlighting the purity and dearness of the thoughts expressed by her.
Where thoughts serenely sweet express
Reiterating the sweetness and purity of her thoughts.
How pure, how dear their dwelling-place
Emphasizing the preciousness and clarity of her thoughts.
And on that cheek, and o'er that brow
Detailing the soft, calm, and expressive nature of her cheek and brow.
So soft, so calm, yet eloquent
Describing the winning smiles and radiant tints that speak of virtuous days.
The smiles that win, the tints that glow
Linking the smiles and tints to days filled with goodness and virtue.
But tell of days in goodness spent
Conveying a sense of tranquility and peace in her mind, rooted in virtuous living.
A mind at peace with all below
Describing a heart full of innocent love and a mind at peace with the world.
A heart whose love is innocent!
Reiterating the innocence of her heart and the peaceful state of her mind.
A mind at peace with all below
Emphasizing the harmony and innocence in her heart and mind.
A heart whose love is innocent!
Reiterating the theme of innocence and peace in her heart and mind.
A mind at peace with all below
Further underscoring the tranquil mind and innocent heart of the subject.
A heart whose love is innocent!
Reiterating the serene mind and innocent love residing within her.
She walks in beauty like the night
Repeating the initial comparison of her walk to the beauty of the night.
She walks in beauty like the night
Reiterating the comparison of her beauty to the night, emphasizing its enduring quality.
She walks in beauty like the night
-She walks in beauty like the night
-Like the night
Concluding with a repetition of the comparison to the night, underscoring the timeless and captivating nature of her beauty.
Like the night
-Like the night
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