Sunday, September 16, 2012

The Twilight Turns - James Joyce

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

The twilight turns from amethyst
To deep and deeper blue,
The lamp fills with a pale green glow
The trees of the avenue.

The old piano plays an air,
Sedate and slow and gay;
She bends upon the yellow keys,
Her head inclines this way.

Shy thought and grave wide eyes and hands
That wander as they list -- -
The twilight turns to darker blue
With lights of amethyst.

James Joyce (1882-1941)



photo: gb

2 comments:

Teresa Evangeline said...

Oh, this is beautiful. I like it. Thanks, Grethe!

Thyra said...

Hej Teresa! Thank you so much. Yes, I like it too because it brings me in such a calming state of mind. Maybe I should read it now before going to sleep! It's almost midnight here!

Goodnight!

Grethe´)