Awed By Her Splendor Comments

A brilliant depiction of the power of beauty embellished with compelling images and wonderful poetic expressions. A great poem.

Last One BUT NOT THE LEAST: The poem reflects ancient Greek animist beliefs and their emphasis on aesthetics, emphasizing the allure and splendor of the moon. A delightful and fascinating poem

while its brevity conveys a sense of wonder. Sappho's fascination with beauty is clearly visible and she personifies the moon as a radiant woman, fascinating even the celestial bodies around her.

This poem is about celebrating the beauty of the moon. The moon is compared to the stars and shines even brighter than them. The simplicity of the poem emphasizes the awe-inspiring nature of the moon,

So many times chosen by Poem Hunter and Team as The CLASSIC Poem Of The Day! Constantly my greatest applause for this Beauty by Sappho. Still 5 Stars

Sappho (/ˈsæfoʊ/; Greek: Σαπφώ Sapphō [sap.pʰɔ̌ː]; Aeolic Greek Ψάπφω Psápphō; c. 630 - c. 570 BC) was an Archaic Greek poet from Eresos or Mytilene on the island of Lesbos.[a] Sappho is known for her lyric poetry, written to be sung while accompanied by music. '

Top Marks for this gorgeous poem!

The moon grows to full moon and lights the earth with her bright silver light.Amazingly created by Sappho, most deserving asThe Classic Poem Of The Day

Loved the presentation of her splendor... loved the sparkling poetic expression

Beautiful moon that lights the earth with its splendour. Awesome!

Nature's beauty and subsequent delight! The perfect combination.

SIX (2) seems to embody this theme of transformation. Her beauty is so powerful that it seems to transform the very landscape around her, causing even the stars to dim in comparison.

SIX: (1) It is described as 'lovely' and 'bright, ' but it is also subject to change, becoming 'roundest' and illuminating the earth with its 'silver' light. The woman in the poem, too,

ONE: ONE: From the very first line, the poem sets a tone of admiration and awe. Sappho is clearly entranced by the subject of her poem, a woman of such beauty and splendor that even the stars are humbled in her presence.

LAST ONE: 5***** and to my Favourites! TFS

EIGHT: The woman is so beautiful that she seems almost unattainable, existing on a different plane of existence than the poet herself. This theme of unrequited desire is one that runs through much of Sappho's work, and it is particularly poignant in this poem.

SEVEN: Finally, there is a sense of longing and yearning that runs through the poem. Sappho is clearly in awe of the woman she describes, but there is also a sense of distance between them.

FIVE: Another theme that emerges from this poem is the idea of transformation. The moon, a symbol of change and transformation, is invoked several times in the poem.

FOUR: The stars themselves are dazzled by the woman's radiance, covering their own faces in deference to her beauty. This theme of the power of beauty is one that has been explored in literature throughout history, but Sappho's treatment of it is particularly evocative.

Three: One of the most striking themes of this poem is the power of beauty. Sappho is clearly captivated by the subject of her poem, and her language reflects this.