William Allingham's poem "Æolian Harp" is a romantic ode to the beauty of nature and the power of music. The poem begins with the speaker describing the beauty of the Æolian harp, a musical instrument that is played by the wind. He marvels at the sound of the harp, which he compares to the sound of angels singing. He then goes on to describe the beauty of the night sky, the stars, and the moon, and how they all seem to be in harmony with the music of the harp. The poem ends with the speaker expressing his hope that the music of the harp will bring peace and joy to all who hear it.
By William Allingham · First published 1905 · Genre: Romantic Poetry, Nature Writing, Lyric Poetry