Beauty Quote by William Wordsworth
““She was a Phantom of delight When first she gleam'd upon my sight; A lovely Apparition, sent To be a moment's ornament: Her eyes as stars of twilight fair; Like twilight's, too, her dusky hair; But all things else about her drawn From May-time and the cheerful dawn; A dancing shape, an image gay, To haunt, to startle, and waylay.””
About This Quote
The poet describes a fleeting, ethereal woman whose beauty and presence are both enchanting and unsettling, likening her to a ghostly apparition that captivates and haunts the observer.
In simple terms: A fleeting, haunting beauty.
Key Takeaway
Ephemeral allure can linger.
Themes
beauty
transience
haunting
nature
romance
Mood
wistful
awe
melancholy
Type
poetic
romantic
descriptive
When to use this quote
- first encounter with a muse
- seeing a striking stranger
- momentary infatuation
- nighttime reflections
- artistic inspiration
Key Concepts
appearance
light
emotion
time
Practical Applications
- poetic description
- visual art inspiration
Questions to Reflect On
- What makes a brief encounter feel timeless?
- How does the poet balance admiration with unease?
