The Defence of Guenevere by William Morris
But, learning now that they would have her speak, She threw her wet hair backward from her brow, Her hand close to her mouth touching her cheek, As though she had had there a shameful blow, And feeling it shameful to feel ought but shame All through her heart, yet felt her cheek burned so, She must a little touch it; like one lame She walked away from Gauwaine, with her head Still lifted up; and on her cheek of flame
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"But, learning now that they would have her speak,..."
"The Defence of Guenevere" by William Morris is a sad and love and deep and nature and inspirational and spiritual and romantic english poem consisting of 392 lines. This English poem by William Morris demonstrates the timeless power of verse to capture complex human emotions. Beginning with "But, learning now that they would have her speak, She threw her wet hair backward from her brow,...", 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. William Morris'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.