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The image shows a page from a book titled "Music for Alison Moonlight," which contains poems by Kenneth Patchen and music by David Bedford. The page displays two poems:

Poem I: "So it ends"

What are these very desolate ones
Going to Darling?
Going to Darling?
Hooves skitter across the moon
Jesus those poor things down there are nearly all
Nail and life is going to die.

Cities blackened and still the black
Bird waters churning in over everything
And the air is so wild
Flesh blown to hell
Oh where can
I go for the music of summer and the light
The touch the scent the color of
Being alive on this earth where
The sun is so warm the ocean
The sight of a deer
With the first star of evening through its horns and
My God the feel of human lips on your face

All life is going to die
The terrible hooves blotting out everything
Oh God the touch of human lips on my face.

Poem II: "If we are to know where we live"

I came to the house:
The door was open.
It was hell standing there.
No one answered my knock.
What are they doing in my house?
I called out to them.
I banged on the door.
They pulled the shades.
They threw the heavy bolt.

But I knew what they wanted
They wanted to torture me
And I heard that I was not to hear

They wanted to murder the thing within the house.
I saw my own face with the knives shining
I heard my own screams as they tortured me.

The text is typed and centered on the page, with a simple and clean layout. The book appears to be aged, with some wear visible on the edges of the pages.

The image shows a page from a book titled "MUSIC FOR ALBION MOONLIGHT," which features poems by Kenneth Patchen and music by David Bedford. The page contains two poems.

Poem I: "So it ends"
The poem expresses desolation and impending doom. It references dark, chaotic imagery, such as "hooves skitter across the moon" and "Jesus those poor things down there are nearly all / Mad and life is going to die." The poem laments the state of the world, with "cities blackened" and "awful waters churning." Amidst the despair, there are moments of beauty, like the "sight of a deer" and the "feel of human lips on your face." However, the overall tone is grim, with the repeated refrain that "All life is going to die."

Poem II: "If we are to know where we live"
This poem describes a disturbing experience. The speaker arrives at a house, which is described as "hell standing there." Despite knocking and calling out, no one answers. The speaker sees and hears unnerving things—faces at the window, the door being pulled down, and bolts being thrown. The tone turns to terror as the speaker realizes that those outside want to "murder the thing within the house." The poem ends with the horrific imagery of seeing "my own face with the knives above it" and hearing "my own screams as they tortured me."

Both poems are marked by intense, vivid imagery and a strong sense of foreboding and despair.

The image shows a page from a book titled "Music for Alison Moonlight." This work features poems by Kenneth Patchen and music by David Bedford.

The page contains two poems:

Poem I: "So it ends"

The poem describes a bleak and desolate scene, emphasizing themes of death and despair. The imagery includes:

• Desolate figures moving towards the moon.
• Moans and cries of suffering.
• Cities blackened and waters churning in darkness.
• The inevitability of death for all life, contrasting with the beauty of the living world.
• A plea for human touch and connection.

Key lines include:
"What are these very desolate ones
That move like old beggars to the moon
On branching black
Hooves skitter across the moon
Jesus those poor things down there are nearly all
Mad and life is going to die."
...
"All life is going to die.
The terrible hooves blotting out everything,
O my God the touch of human lips on my face."

Poem II: "If we are to know where we live"

This poem narrates a dark and eerie encounter:

• The narrator arrives home to find it dark and occupied by unknown individuals.
• There is a sense of intrusion and violation.
• The intruders want to harm something inside the house.
• The narrator witnesses and hears their violent actions, including the torture of someone within.

Key lines include:
"I came to the house:
It was dark.
It was hell standing there,
No one answered my knock.
What are they doing in my house?
I tapped on the window.
I banged on the door.
They pulled the shades,
They threw the heavy bolt."
...
"They wanted to murder the thing within the house.
I saw my own face with the knives above it,
I heard my own screams as they tortured me."

Overall, the poems evoke strong feelings of despair, dread, and longing for human connection amidst darkness.

The image shows a page from a book or script titled "Music for Albion Moonlight." The poems are by Kenneth Patchen, and the music is by David Bedford. The page contains two poems:

Poem I: "So it ends"

This poem describes a desolate and bleak scene, with an ominous tone:

• It starts with "What are these very desolate ones going to darling's?"
• Mentions "hooves skitter across the moon," and "Jesus those poor things down there are nearly all mad and life is going to die."
• Describes "Cities blackened and still the black awful waters churning in over everything."
• Reflects on beauty and life, "All the thinking beautiful things are going to hell."
• It references the sensation of touch and human connection, "The touch the scent the color of being alive on this earth where the body of a loved woman the sight of a deer."
• Ends with a grim repetition of "All life is going to die. The terrible hooves blotting out everything. O my God the touch of human lips on my face."

Poem II: "If we are to know where we live"

This poem is more personal and disturbing:

• Begins with "I came to the house: It was dark. It was hell standing there."
• Describes knocking on the door with no answer, "No one answered my knock."
• Questions, "What are they doing in my house?"
• Details a sinister scene where the intruders pull the shades, throw the bolt, and threaten to murder the unseen entity within the house.
• The speaker realizes the intruders' intentions and sees their faces, "I saw my own face with the knives above it."
• Ends with a horrifying and surreal experience, "I heard my own screams as they tortured me."

The page appears to be part of a larger work, likely a collection of poems intended to be set to music. The text is written in a typewritten format, and there are some handwritten notes and corrections. The page is slightly worn, indicating it might be an older or well-used document.

The image shows a page from a manuscript titled "Music for Albion Moonlight." The manuscript includes poems by Kenneth Patchen and music by David Bedford.

The page contains two poems:

1. Poem I: "So it ends"

   • The poem begins with a description of desolate and bleak scenes, including blackened cities, churning waters, and a sense of impending doom.
   • Lines like "Jesus those poor things down there are nearly all / Mad and life is going to die" and "All life is going to die" emphasize a sense of despair and the end of existence.
   • There are vivid descriptions of nature and life, such as the sight of a deer and the feel of human lips, contrasting with the overall bleak tone.

2. Poem II: "If we are to know where we live"

   • This poem describes a dark, foreboding house where the narrator arrives and knocks, but nobody answers.
   • The poem becomes more sinister, with lines like "What are they doing in my house?" and "They wanted to murder the thing within the house."
   • The narrator sees their own face with knives above it and hears their own screams as they are tortured, indicating a disturbing and violent scenario.

The page appears to be handwritten or typeset with some annotations and markings, possibly indicating edits or notes from the authors or editors. The page has a yellowed appearance, suggesting it is an old or archived document.

The image shows a page from a book titled "Music for Albion Moonlight." The book contains poems written by Kenneth Patchen and music composed by David Bedford.

The page features two poems:

1. Poem I: "So it ends"

   • This poem starts with a series of vivid and dark images of desolation and death.
   • It describes desolate figures, a moonlit sky with black hooves, and references to madness and decay.
   • The poem includes imagery of dying cities, beautiful thoughts, and the touch of human lips, emphasizing a sense of existential dread and the inevitability of death.
   • The poem ends with a repetition of the phrase, "All life is going to die," and a strong reference to the terror of human suffering.

2. Poem II: "If we are to know where we live"

   • This poem is narrated from the perspective of someone who enters a dark house.
   • The speaker describes a sense of being unwelcome and unwanted, with no one answering their knocks.
   • The poem details attempts to enter the house, the actions of unseen intruders, and the eventual realization that they are being tortured.
   • The speaker observes their own reflection with knives above them and hears their own screams, portraying a horrifying psychological torment.

The page is from a handwritten or printed manuscript, with some markings and underlining, indicating it might be used for performance or further editing.

The image shows a typed page titled "MUSIC FOR ALBION MOONLIGHT" with poems by Kenneth Patchen and music by David Bedford. The page contains two poems:

Poem I, titled "So it ends," describes a bleak and desolate scene with lines about blackened cities, churning waters, and the inevitability of life dying. It reflects a contrast between harsh imagery and fleeting moments of beauty, such as the music of summer, the scent of life, and the touch of a loved one.

Poem II, titled "If we are to know where we live," describes a dark and ominous encounter with an unspecified threat inside a house. The narrator mentions being unable to stop the intruders as they reveal horrific intentions of murder and torture, presenting a sense of fear and helplessness.

The page itself appears to be part of a larger book or collection, with the text typed on a plain sheet of paper that is mounted onto a blank page within a book, held open for display. The paper has slight discoloration around the edges, suggesting some age.

The image displays a page from a book containing two poems. The top of the page features the title "MUSIC FOR ALBION MOONLIGHT" followed by the credits "Poems by Kenneth Patchen Music by David Bedford."

The page contains the text of two poems. The first poem is titled "Poem I. 'So it ends'" and it discusses themes of desolation and death, referencing dark imagery such as cities blackening, flesh blown to hell, and life going to die. The poem speaks to a physical and emotional touch, the sight of a loved woman, and a foreboding sense that all life is going to end with "terrible hooves blotting out everything."

The second poem on the page is titled "Poem II. 'If we are to know where we live'" and describes a narrated experience of coming to a dark house, knocking and not getting any answer, tapping on the window, having the door banged upon and the shades pulled, and finally a heavy bolt being thrown. The poem ends on a haunting note with the narrator realizing they are witnessing an intent to murder "the thing within the house" and experiencing torture.

The page is slightly yellowed, indicating some age, with a notably frayed edge at the top right corner. There doesn't appear to be any annotations or marks on the text itself, and the rest of the book is not visible in the image.

The image shows an open book displaying two poems titled "Music for Albion Moonlight." The book appears to be an old or vintage volume, with aged, slightly worn pages and a visible spine on the left side. The text is printed in a classic serif font, and the pages are clean, with no visible markings or annotations.

Details of the Content:

1. Title and Attribution:

   • The book is titled "Music for Albion Moonlight."
   • It is attributed to Kenneth Patchen for the poems and David Bedford for the music.

2. Poem I: "So it ends"

   • This poem conveys a somber and apocalyptic tone. It describes a bleak, desolate world where:
     • Black branches are "going to darling."
     • "Hooves skittering across the moon."
     • Jesus and "poor things" are dying.
     • Cities are blackened, and waters churn over everything.
     • Life is fading, with references to the beauty of summer, the touch of a loved woman, and the sight of a deer.
     • The poem ends with a plea to God, emphasizing the loss of life and the desire for human connection.

3. Poem II: "If we are to know where we live"

   • This poem has a more personal and disturbing tone. It recounts a harrowing experience:
     • The narrator arrives at a house that is dark and unresponsive.
     • They knock, tap on the window, and bang on the door, but receive no answer.
     • The inhabitants of the house are described as pulling heavy bolts and preparing to commit violence.
     • The narrator realizes that the inhabitants want to murder something within the house and sees their own face reflected in knives above them.
     • The poem ends with the narrator hearing their own screams as they are tortured.

Visual Characteristics:

• Page Layout: The text is neatly aligned in paragraphs, with clear spacing between lines and stanzas.
• Condition: The book shows signs of age, with slightly yellowed pages and a worn spine, suggesting it may be an antique or collectible item.
• Typography: The font is formal and legible, typical of mid-20th-century printing styles.

Overall Impression:

The image captures a poignant and emotionally intense literary work, blending themes of despair, existential crisis, and personal horror. The visual presentation of the book adds a layer of historical and aesthetic value, emphasizing the timeless nature of the poems.

The image shows an open book with two poems titled "Music for Albion Moonlight" by Kenneth Patchen. The book has a green spine and a white cover. The poems are written in a cursive style and are separated by a horizontal line. The first poem, "So it ends," describes a desolate world where people are going crazy and cities are blackened. The second poem, "If we are to know where we live," tells the story of a person who comes to a house and is attacked by mysterious figures who want to murder the thing within the house.