Awed by her splendor
stars near the lovely
moon cover their own
bright faces
when she
is roundest and lights
earth with her silver
A poem of true love from Sappho Some women are pure silver.
a nice poem of man's destination stop all silvery and bright? ......well penned.
A brilliant depiction of the power of beauty embellished with compelling images and wonderful poetic expressions. A great poem.
Last One BUT NOT THE LEAST: The poem reflects ancient Greek animist beliefs and their emphasis on aesthetics, emphasizing the allure and splendor of the moon. A delightful and fascinating poem
while its brevity conveys a sense of wonder. Sappho's fascination with beauty is clearly visible and she personifies the moon as a radiant woman, fascinating even the celestial bodies around her.
This poem is about celebrating the beauty of the moon. The moon is compared to the stars and shines even brighter than them. The simplicity of the poem emphasizes the awe-inspiring nature of the moon,
So many times chosen by Poem Hunter and Team as The CLASSIC Poem Of The Day! Constantly my greatest applause for this Beauty by Sappho. Still 5 Stars
Great imagery and nice poem