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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC, by SARAH MARGARET FULLER Poet's Biography
First Line: The charms of melody, in simple airs
Last Line: Blesses our earth-bound state with visions of supernal day.
Alternate Author Name(s): Fuller, Margaret; Ossoli, Marchioness; Ossoli, Margaret Fuller
Subject(s): Music & Musicians
First Line: The charms of melody, in simple airs
Last Line: Blesses our earth-bound state with visions of supernal day.
Alternate Author Name(s): Fuller, Margaret; Ossoli, Marchioness; Ossoli, Margaret Fuller
Subject(s): Music & Musicians
The charms of melody, in simple airs,
By human voices sung, are always felt;
With thoughts responsive careless hearers melt,
Of secret ills, which our frail nature bears.
We listen, weep, forget. But when the throng
Of a great master's thoughts, above the reach
Of words or colors, wire and wood can teach
By laws which to the spirit-world belong —
When several parts, to tell one mood combined,
Flash meaning on us we can ne'er express,
Giving to matter subtlest powers of mind,
Superior joys attentive souls confess:
The harmony which suns and stars obey,
Blesses our earth-bound state with visions of supernal day.
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