Poem by James Joyce

Chamber Music. 1. Strings in the Earth and Air

Strings in the earth and air
    Make music sweet;
Strings by the river where
    The willows meet.

There’s music along the river
    For Love wanders there,
Pale flowers on his mantle,
    Dark leaves on his hair.

All softly playing,
    With head to the music bent,
And fingers straying
    Upon an instrument.

1. Flood
2. Satire on the Brothers Fay
3. Chamber Music. 7. My Love Is in a Light Attire
4. Chamber Music. 34. Sleep Now, O Sleep Now
5. Chamber Music. 4. When the Shy Star Goes Forth in Heaven

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