Which stanza do you like best? Why?

"wert" rhymes with heart. (In England the sound is broad, er=aer).

"even"--a contraction of evening.


Words and Phrases for Discussion.

"profuse strains"
"panted forth"
"heavy-winged thieves"
"unpremeditated art"
"rain of melody"
"harmonious madness"
"shrill delight"
"flood of rapture"
"float and run"
"rains out"
"triumphant chaunt"
"scattering unbeholden"

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THE CLOUD

PERCY BYSSHE SHELLEY