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In Memoriam A. H. H.: 7. Dark house, by which once more I s by Lord Alfred Tennyson

By Lord Alfred Tennyson

Topics: love-shayari, nature-poetry

Dark house, by which once more I stand Here in the long unlovely street, Doors, where my heart was used to beat So quickly, waiting for a hand, A hand that can be clasp'd no more-- Behold me, for I cannot sleep, And like a guilty thing I creep At earliest morning to the door. He is not here; but far away The noise of life begins again, And ghastly thro' the drizzling rain On the bald street breaks the blank day.

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"Dark house, by which once more I stand..."

"In Memoriam A. H. H.: 7. Dark house, by which once more I s" by Lord Alfred Tennyson is a love and nature english poem consisting of 12 lines. This English poem by Lord Alfred Tennyson demonstrates the timeless power of verse to capture complex human emotions. Beginning with "Dark house, by which once more I stand Here in the long unlovely street,...", this piece explores themes of love and nature through vivid imagery and emotional resonance. The work invites contemplation on the deeper currents of life, love, and the human condition. Lord Alfred Tennyson'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.

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About Lord Alfred Tennyson

Alfred, Lord Tennyson (1809–1892) served as British Poet Laureate for 42 years. His poems—including "The Charge of the Light Brigade," "Ulysses," and "In Memoriam A.H.H."—address Victorian concerns with faith, doubt, duty, and loss in memorable musical verse.

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