Lord Byron, A Man of Great Passion

Lord Byron has a remarkable way of bringing out his romantic heart in most of his poetry. Poems like "Childe Harold" and "Don Juan" are among some of the best in romantic writing. His work reflects "dramatic vividness" as well as "develish glee". Byron's sense of passion is what makes his poetry so real. It is easy for the reader to question if this man's poetry is a reflection of his life or a reflection of his dreams.

The poem that will be transcribed at this sight is named "When We Two Parted". This poem shares a story of two parted lovers, where one has intentionally left the other. The heart that is still broken has not let go of the relationship and dwells on the way that he still feels. For anyone who has ever won and lost at love this poem is grippingly sad. It has the capacity to make the reader think about a current or past love in their life while feeling an overwhelming sorrow for the man who has lost in the poem. This poem is completely relative to the hearts of men.

When We Two Parted

When we two parted

In silence and tears,

Half broken-hearted

To sever for years,

Pale grew thy cheek and cold,

Colder thy kiss;

Truly that hour foretold

Sorrow to this.

The dew of the morning

Sunk chill on my brow-

It felt like the warning

Of what I feel now.

Thy vows are all broken

And light is thy fame;

I hear thy name spoken,

And share in its shame.

Thy name thee before me,

A knell to mine ear;

A shudder comes o'er me-

Why wert thou so dear?

They know not I knew thee,

Who knew the too well;-

Long, long shall I rue thee,

Too deeply to tell.

In secret we met-

In silence I grieve,

That thy heart could forget,

Thy spirit deceive.

If I should meet thee

After long years,

How should I greet thee?-

With silence and tears.




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When We Two Parted was originally published in 1808.This transcription was taken from the book,The great English Poets, which was published in 1904.



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