Mentana : First Anniversary by Algernon Charles Swinburne — Sad Poetry Lines
At the time when the stars are grey, And the gold of the molten moon Fades, and the twilight is thinned, And the sun leaps up, and the wind, A light rose, not of the day, A stronger light than of noon. As the light of a face much loved Was the face of the light that clomb; As a mother's whitened with woes Her adorable head that arose; As the sound of a God that is moved,
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"At the time when the stars are grey,..."
"Mentana : First Anniversary" by Algernon Charles Swinburne is a sad and love and deep and nature and inspirational and spiritual and romantic english poem consisting of 104 lines. This English poem by Algernon Charles Swinburne demonstrates the timeless power of verse to capture complex human emotions. Beginning with "At the time when the stars are grey, And the gold of the molten moon...", this piece explores themes of sad and love and deep and nature and inspirational and spiritual and romantic through vivid imagery and emotional resonance. The work invites contemplation on the deeper currents of life, love, and the human condition. Algernon Charles Swinburne's celebrated body of poetry continues to inspire readers across generations and cultures, and this particular work stands as a powerful example of their artistic vision.