Love

Himfy's Loves, II. Song 16

by Sándor Kisfaludy 1772–1844

Translated by John Bowring (1830) · From Poetry of the Magyars (1830)

Love

All the bright world's charms seem brighter,
All the frowns of grief are gone;
Livelier beats my heart—and lighter;
Sweeter is my harp's sweet tone.
Life's fresh spring is renovated,
Bliss finds wings of pride and power,
Nobler passions are created,
Being's struggles upward tower:
I, a new-born life possessing,
Lov'd and loving—bless'd and blessing—
Darkening thoughts have pass'd away,
All is new delight and day.

MLA

Kisfaludy, Sándor. “Himfy's Loves, II. Song 16.” Translated by John Bowring. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/kisfaludy_s/8/.

Chicago

Kisfaludy, Sándor. “Himfy's Loves, II. Song 16.” Translated by John Bowring. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/kisfaludy_s/8/.

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