Between the Dusk of a Summer Night by William Ernest Henley
Between the dusk of a summer night And the dawn of a summer day, We caught at a mood as it passed in flight, And we bade it stoop and stay. And what with the dawn of night began With the dusk of day was done; For that is the way of woman and man, When a hazard has made them one. Arc upon arc, from shade to shine, The World went thundering free; And what was his errand but hers and mine -- The lords of him, I and she?
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"Between the dusk of a summer night..."
"Between the Dusk of a Summer Night" by William Ernest Henley is a nature english poem consisting of 16 lines. This English poem by William Ernest Henley demonstrates the timeless power of verse to capture complex human emotions. Beginning with "Between the dusk of a summer night And the dawn of a summer day,...", this piece explores themes of nature through vivid imagery and emotional resonance. The work invites contemplation on the deeper currents of life, love, and the human condition. William Ernest Henley'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.