In the Dark Pine-Wood
In the dark pine-wood
I would we lay,
In deep cool shadow
At noon of day.
How sweet to lie there,
Sweet to kiss,
Where the great pine-forest
Enaisled is!
Thy kiss descending
Sweeter were
With a soft tumult
Of thy hair.
O unto the pine-wood
At noon of day
Come with me now,
Sweet love, away.
The poem "In the Dark Pine-Wood" by James Joyce is a short, lyrical work that celebrates the beauty of nature and love. The poem is written in the second person, with the speaker addressing a loved one. The speaker describes the beauty of the pine forest at noon, with its "great" and "cool" trees. The speaker then invites the loved one to come away with them to the forest, where they can lie down and kiss in the shade.
The poem is simple in its language and structure, but it is rich in imagery and symbolism. The pine forest is a symbol of nature's beauty and power, and the kiss is a symbol of love and passion. The poem also suggests a sense of escape from the everyday world, as the speaker and their loved one seek refuge in the forest.
"In the Dark Pine-Wood" is a departure from Joyce's later, more experimental work, which is known for its complex language and stream-of-consciousness style. However, the poem shares some similarities with Joyce's other works, such as its focus on the beauty of nature and its exploration of the inner lives of characters. The poem also reflects the themes of love, escape, and the power of nature that are common in Joyce's work.
솔 수풀 어둠 속에
솔 수풀 어둠 속에
우리 둘 누워
시원한 그늘 깊이
한낮에 하루
거기 누워 입 맞춰
얼마나 달콤
커다란 솔 줄지은
솔 수풀에서
입맞춤 그대 차츰
달콤해지며
살짝 아찔 흔들린
그대 머릿결
아 솔숲에 함께 가
한낮에 하루
나랑 가요 바로요
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