Percy Bysshe Shelley,
To Jane: The Recollection
“ An atmosphere without a breath, A softer day below. Like one beloved the scene had lent To the dark water’s breast, Its every leaf and lineament With more than truth expressed; Until an envious wind crept by, Like an unwelcome thought, Which from the mind’s too faithful eye Blots one dear image out. Though thou art ever fair and kind, The forests ever green, Less oft is peace in Shelley’s mind, Than calm in waters, seen. This work was published before January 1, 1928, and is in the public domain worldwide because the author died at least 100 years ago. ”
