The Two Rosalinds Thomas Hardy
"The Two Rosalinds" by Thomas Hardy, a #Folk song, explores themes of love, identity, and the duality of human nature through the lens of two contrasting women named Rosalind. Released in 1917, it features poignant lyrics that reflect Hardy's poetic style. The song's unique narrative structure highlights emotional depth, resonating with listeners across generations.
I
  The dubious daylight ended,
And I walked the Town alone, unminding whither bound and why,
As from each gaunt street and gaping square a mist of light ascended
  And dispersed upon the sky.
II
  Files of evanescent faces
Passed each other without heeding, in their travail, teen, or joy,
Some in void unvisioned listlessness inwrought with pallid traces
  Of keen penury's annoy.
III
  Nebulous flames in crystal cages
Leered as if with discontent at city movement, murk, and grime,
And as waiting some procession of great ghosts from bygone ages
  To exalt the ignoble time.
IV
  In a colonnade high-lighted,
By a thoroughfare where stern utilitarian traffic dinned,
On a red and white emblazonment of players and parts, I sighted
  The name of "Rosalind,"
  The dubious daylight ended,
And I walked the Town alone, unminding whither bound and why,
As from each gaunt street and gaping square a mist of light ascended
  And dispersed upon the sky.
II
  Files of evanescent faces
Passed each other without heeding, in their travail, teen, or joy,
Some in void unvisioned listlessness inwrought with pallid traces
  Of keen penury's annoy.
III
  Nebulous flames in crystal cages
Leered as if with discontent at city movement, murk, and grime,
And as waiting some procession of great ghosts from bygone ages
  To exalt the ignoble time.
IV
  In a colonnade high-lighted,
By a thoroughfare where stern utilitarian traffic dinned,
On a red and white emblazonment of players and parts, I sighted
  The name of "Rosalind,"
Comments (0)
The minimum comment length is 50 characters.
Information
Users of Guests are not allowed to comment this publication.
There are no comments yet. You can be the first!