She walks in beauty, like the night Of cloudless climes and starry skies; heights And all that’s best of dark and bright Meet in her aspect and her eyes; Thus mellowed to that tender light Which heaven to gaudy day denies. showy
One shade the more, one ray the less, Had half impaired the nameless grace damaged Which waves in every raven tress, lock of hair Or softly lightens o’er her face; Where thoughts serenely sweet express, peacefully How pure, how dear their dwelling-place.
And on that cheek, and o’er that brow, So soft, so calm, yet eloquent, pleasantly spoken The smiles that win, the tints that glow, But tell of days in goodness spent, A mind at peace with all below, A heart whose love is innocent!
