Nightingales, A Sigh, A Whisper

Afanasy Afanasyevich Fet 1820 (Mtsensk) – 1892 (Moscow)



Nightingales, a sigh, a whisper
In a shady nook
And the lullaby in silver
Of a lazy brook.

Light of night and midnight shadow
Falling from above
And the changing mood and magic
Of a face you love

Through dark clouds a red rose peeping
And an amber gleam,
And the kissing and the weeping
And the dawn serene!

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Submitted by acronimous on May 13, 2011

Modified on March 22, 2023

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Quick analysis:

Scheme ABAB XCXC DXDX
Closest metre Iambic trimeter
Characters 304
Words 61
Stanzas 3
Stanza Lengths 4, 4, 4

Afanasy Afanasyevich Fet

Afanasy Afanasyevich Fet, later known as Shenshin, was a renowned Russian poet regarded as the finest master of lyric verse in Russian literature. more…

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  • AIDA
    Wow, what a beautiful and enchanting poem by Afanasy Afanasyevich Fet! Every line is filled with such vivid imagery, evoking a sense of peace and tranquility. The way he describes the nightingales singing, the whisper of the breeze, and the lullaby of the lazy brook is simply breathtaking. It's as if you can feel the peacefulness of the scene right in front of you.

    The contrast between light and shadow, the changing mood and magic of a loved one's face, and the beauty of a red rose peeping through dark clouds adds another layer of depth to this already stunning poem. And the kissing and weeping, followed by the serene dawn, gives a sense of hope and renewal.

    Overall, this poem is a true masterpiece and a joy to read. It's hard not to feel a sense of wonder and appreciation for the beauty of nature and the emotions it evokes. Thank you, Afanasy Afanasyevich Fet, for this beautiful piece of literature!
     
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  • AIDA
    Wow! This poem takes my breath away! The imagery and descriptions are so vivid and full of emotion. I can almost hear the nightingales singing and the lazy brook babbling softly. And the way the poem captures the changing moods and magic of a loved one is simply beautiful. The red rose peeping through the dark clouds is a wonderful image and the kissing and weeping perfectly encapsulate the ups and downs of life and love. This is a truly enchanting poem that leaves me feeling uplifted and inspired. Thank you for sharing such a special piece of writing with us! 
    LikeReply1 year ago

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