"She Walks In Beauty" by Lord Byron

She walks in beauty, like the night

Channeled Song: “Beautiful” by Christina Aguilera 

Interpretation: Being seen as beautiful.


Of cloudless climes and starry skies;

Channeled Song: “Up” by Cardi B.

Interpretation: Comparing her to the night sky.


And all that's best of dark and bright

Channeled Song: “You Are” by Lionel Richie

Interpretation: Being seen as the best.


Meet in her aspect and her eyes:

Channeled Song: “Meet Me Halfway” by Black Eyed Peas

Interpretation: Wanting to see if she is willing to meet.


Thus mellow'd to that tender light

Channeled Song: “Tender Love” by Force M.D.’s

Interpretation: Seeing her as tender.


Which heaven to gaudy day denies.

Channeled Song: “Fancy” by Iggy Azalea featuring Charli xcx

Interpretation: Being seen as fancy.


One shade the more, one ray the less,

Channeled Song: “Adore” by Prince

Interpretation: Loving the way she dresses.


Had half impaired the nameless grace

Channeled Song: “Who Are You” by The Who

Interpretation: Wanting to know her name.


Which waves in every raven tress,

Channeled Song: “Beautiful” by Christina Aguilera

Interpretation: Seeing her as breathtaking.


Or softly lightens o'er her face;

Channeled Song: “Smile” by Michael Jackson

Interpretation: Loving her smile.


Where thoughts serenely sweet express

Channeled Song: “Head” by Prince

Interpretation: Wondering of her intelligence.


How pure, how dear their dwelling-place.

Channeled Song: “We Belong” by Pat Benatar

Interpretation: Saying that she fit in.


And on that cheek, and o'er that brow,

Channeled Song: “Beautiful, Loved and Blessed” by Prince

Interpretation: Seeing her as all of the above.


So soft, so calm, yet eloquent,

Channeled Song: “Too Shy” by Kajagoogoo

Interpretation: Seeing her as shy.


The smiles that win, the tints that glow,

Channeled Song: “I Love Your Smile” by Shanice

Interpretation: Loving her smile.


But tell of days in goodness spent,

Channeled Song: “Tell Me” by Groove Theory

Interpretation: Wanting to talk to her.


A mind at peace with all below,

Channeled Song: “Understanding” by Xscape

Interpretation: Appearing to be an understanding woman.


A heart whose love is innocent!

Channeled Song: “Innocent” by Alexander O’Neal

Interpretation: Being seen as innocent.


You will want to know that Lord Byron was writing about the wife of his cousin.


https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/43844/she-walks-in-beauty

Comments

Popular Posts