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The image shows a page from a book containing two poems. The page appears aged, with some visible wear and tear, especially along the edges. The text is typed, and the paper has a slightly yellowed hue, indicating it may be an older document.

Here are the details of the poems:

Poem III. "Lament for the makers of songs"

Now the singers leave the darkened garden,
The rush and riot of the wind is stilled, the light,
Hands, now slick as rags they once held long,
Their instruments fall, and they rot on the ground.

Fools of God, they go,
The flowery tree is dead,
The bitter snow and
The gizzling rain on the Hangman's bed
Are the only songs I know.

The sun goes down on the reddening tide,
Chains rattle on a bloody rock...
This is the cross which man has made;
The fool, the liar... and the murder,
The hunger the fear...
And the pain which man has moulded
To the loss of his spirit, his reason, his world.

The beasts are loose, inside,
Our wisdom's cries—
But the beasts are blind,
As he was in the beginning,
So shall he end, in slime.

O what is there to sing!
Man has conquered everything,
The final face of every face,
The final victory is his,
And the baring of the doomed as they too
Their righteous marks in a butchers' race
In the cold sound I hear.

Poem IV. "Fall of the evening star"

Speak softly, sun going down
Out of sight...
Come gently now,
Dear dying fall of wings as birds
Fly plain against the gathering dark...
Escape from the terror of the day,
The music of leaves scraping space!
Multiply the stillness by one sound,
By one syllable of your name...

And all that is little is soon giant,
The trees are my green and common beauty
To rest with my breath on your breast,
As somewhere a star falls
And the earth takes it softly, in natural love...
Speakly to it, take each other... and go to sleep.

The page layout is simple, with the poems centered and separated by a line break. The text is clear and legible, despite the aged appearance of the paper.

The image shows a page from a book containing two poems, titled "Poem III: Lament for the makers of songs" and "Poem IV: Fall of the evening star."

Poem III: Lament for the makers of songs
This poem expresses a melancholic reflection on the state of the world, focusing on the decline and decay of human endeavors and the natural world:

• It begins with the singers abandoning their darkened garden, symbolizing the loss of creativity and beauty.
• The imagery includes the death of flora and fauna, such as the flowery tree, and the decay of musical instruments.
• It mentions the harsh realities of life: the cry of bitter snow, the gloating of a hangman, and the suffering of mankind.
• The poem describes the end of man’s will and the cycles of sin and punishment.
• It concludes with a lament over the absence of meaningful songs and the general despair and chaos that has replaced them.

Poem IV: Fall of the evening star
This poem is more tender and reflective, focusing on the natural beauty and quiet moments:

• It starts with a soft request to speak and the sun going down, creating a serene atmosphere.
• The poem describes a falling star, likening it to the falling of wings as birds.
• It also mentions the beauty of nature, such as the green blood in grass, and the peacefulness of being close to someone.
• The poem concludes with the idea that all that is rare grows in common beauty, and the natural love and peacefulness of falling stars and resting together.
• It ends with a gentle invitation to take each other and go to sleep, suggesting a sense of comfort and tranquility.

The overall tone shifts from a lamentative and somber mood in Poem III to a more contemplative and serene mood in Poem IV.

The image shows a page from a book or a typed poem, with two poems titled "Poem III" and "Poem IV."

"Poem III" is titled "Lament for the makers of songs." The poem laments the departure of singers and the stillness that remains. It speaks of hands that once held love now being still, and instruments that have fallen and rotted. It refers to the death of beauty and the sorrowful sounds that remain. The poem continues with a dark and somber tone, describing the loss of spirit and reason, the loosing of beasts, and the end of man. It questions what there is left to sing about, describing a world filled with hate and doom, with the final victory being near.

"Poem IV" is titled "Fall of the evening star." This poem has a more somber and reflective tone, with the speaker asking to be spoken to softly as the sun goes down. It describes the beauty of the natural world at dusk, with the fall of wings like birds and the green blood in grass. The poem also mentions the sound of leaves scraping and the beauty that grows in common things. It ends with a description of a star falling and being taken softly by the earth, comparing it to two lovers going to sleep together.

The image contains two poems, handwritten on a piece of aged paper. Here is a detailed summary of each poem:

Poem III: "Lament for the makers of songs"

Content:
The poem mourns the absence of singers and the current state of the world devoid of light and joy. It describes a world where beauty, love, and innocence have perished.

Key Lines:

• "Now the singers leave the darkened garden."
• "The wash and the holy are still, without light."
• "Fools of God, they go, / The flower tree is dead, / The cry of the bitter snow / The sighing of pipe in a hangman's bed / Are the only songs I know."

The poem further delves into the despair of human existence, mentioning the tools of suffering that man has created:

• "Chains rattle on a bloody rock, / This is the cross which man has made; / And this, the wheel... and the murder, / The hunger the fear, / And the pain which man has moulded / To the loss of his spirit, his reason, his world."

The final lines express a sense of futility and resignation to the inevitability of death:

• "Our kingdom's crumbling, / Man's will be done. / As he was in the beginning, / So shall he end, in slime."
• "Man has conquered everything, / Hate stares out of every face. / The final victory is near— / Their righteous marks in a butcher's race / Is the only sound I hear."

Poem IV: "Fall of the evening star"

Content:
This poem speaks to the evening star, personifying it and describing the beauty and tranquility of the evening.

Key Lines:

• "Speak softly; sun going down / Out of sight."
• "Come near me now."
• "Dear dying fall of wings as birds / Complain against the gathering dark..."
• "Multiply the echoes by one sound, / By one syllable of your name."

The poem continues with a tender plea for affection:

• "And all that is little is soon giant."
• "All that is rare grows in common beauty / To rest with my mouth on your mouth"
• "And the earth takes its softly, in natural love, / Exactly as we take each other... and go to sleep."

The poems together reflect themes of despair, loss, and a longing for beauty and connection amidst a world filled with darkness and suffering.

The image shows two poems written in a handwritten manuscript format.

Poem III: "Lament for the makers of songs"
This poem describes a world in turmoil and decay. The singers have left a darkened garden, and the instruments are falling apart. The imagery includes:

• A dead flowery tree, the bitter cry of snow, and the giggling of pips in a hangman's bed.
• The sun setting on a reddening tide, with chains rattling on a bloody rock.
• The creation of man-made evils such as the cross, the wheel, hunger, fear, and pain.
• The beasts are loose, and mankind's crimes are highlighted, suggesting the end of man's will.
• Man's victory is near, but it is marked by hate and the basing of the doomed.
• The only sounds are the righteous marks in a butcher’s race.

Poem IV: "Fall of the evening star"
This poem is more tender and reflective, focusing on the end of the day and the quiet beauty of nature:

• The speaker asks to speak softly as the sun sets out of sight.
• The imagery includes the dying fall of wings as birds, the gathering of dark, and the exasperation of green blood in grass.
• The leaves are scraping space, and the stars are multiplied by one syllable.
• The poem emphasizes common beauty and the gentle act of resting one's mouth on another’s.
• It concludes with the tender image of a star falling softly and the natural love of taking each other to sleep.

Overall, the first poem is somber and critical of human actions and their consequences, while the second poem is serene and focuses on the beauty of nature and intimacy.

The image shows two poems handwritten on a page from what appears to be an old book or manuscript.

Poem III: "Lament for the makers of songs"

• The poem starts by describing a dark, silent garden where the singers have left, and the once vibrant plants and flowers are now withered and dead.
• It mentions the decay of various elements: the "rash and the holy are still, without light," "hands... rot on the ground," and "their instruments fall."
• The imagery includes the death of a "floury tree," the "cry of the bitter snow," and the "giggling of pips in a hangman's bed" as the only songs known.
• The poem then shifts to the sun setting, chains rattling on a bloody rock, and the suffering and loss of humanity.
• It laments the "beasts' are loose, inside," and the "loss of his spirit, his reason, his world."
• The poem concludes with a lament for the absence of song, as man has conquered everything, and there is no beauty left except for the final sound of a butcher's race.

Poem IV: "Fall of the evening star"

• This poem begins with a softer, more tender tone, speaking of the sun going down out of sight and a "dear dying fall of wings as birds."
• It describes the beauty of nature, such as the "gathering dark," the "green blood in grass," and the "leaves scraping space."
• It speaks of multiplying tiny sounds and sights, emphasizing the beauty in common things.
• The poem then transitions to a more intimate and loving tone, expressing a desire to rest with someone in natural beauty and love, as if taking each other's hand to sleep.

The handwriting is somewhat faded and aged, indicating that this manuscript is quite old.

The image is a photograph of two pages from a book, showing two different poems titled "Poem III." and "Poem IV." with their respective texts.

"Poem III." is titled "Lament for the makers of songs" and consists of twenty lines, separated into various stanzas without a regular rhyme scheme. It speaks of a darkened world where the singers leave, chains rattle, and creatures like beasts are free inside. The language is somber, mentioning the wheel, the murder, and referring to the loss of spirit, reason, and world.

"Poem IV." is titled "Fall of the evening star" and is shorter, with a total of fourteen lines. This poem also lacks a consistent rhyme scheme and uses a softer tone to describe a scene of the sun going down and a deepening evening. The imagery includes dropping wings, green blood in grass, and a focus on stillness. It ends with an intimate note of two entities meeting and going to sleep.

The pages appear to be aged, with some discoloration and fraying, indicating that the book may be quite old. The text is fully legible, typed in a standard serif font. There's no visible author or title on these pages, and there are no images or illustrations accompanying the text. The right edge of the right page has noticeable tearing and fraying, and there's a torn piece of paper at the top of the left page, perhaps indicating previous use or wear.

The image shows an open page from a book containing two poems titled "Poem III. 'Lament for the makers of songs'" and "Poem IV. 'Fall of the evening star'." The text is presented in a classic, serif font, typical of literary works. The page is clean and well-preserved, with no visible markings or annotations.

Poem III. "Lament for the makers of songs"

This poem conveys a somber and melancholic tone, reflecting on the decline of art and nature. Key themes include:

• The end of creativity: The singers have left, and their instruments are now useless, symbolizing the loss of artistic expression.
• Nature's decay: References to the "rash and the holy," "floral tree," and "pimper-snow" suggest a world where beauty and life are fading.
• Humanity's downfall: The poem critiques humanity, mentioning "the cross which man has made," "the murder," and "the pain which man has moulded." It suggests that human actions have led to suffering and destruction.
• A bleak future: The poem ends with a grim outlook, stating that "man's will be done" and "so shall he end, in slime," implying a destructive and hopeless conclusion.

Poem IV. "Fall of the evening star"

This poem is more intimate and reflective, focusing on themes of love, mortality, and the quiet beauty of nature. Key themes include:

• The setting sun: The poem begins with the imagery of the sun going down, symbolizing the end of life or day.
• A plea for closeness: The speaker asks the listener to "speak softly" and "come near me," emphasizing a desire for connection and comfort.
• Nature's beauty: References to "wings as birds," "green scraping grass," and "rare little common beauty" highlight the delicate and transient nature of life.
• Love and mortality: The poem intertwines themes of love and death, with the speaker longing to "rest with my mouth on your mouth" and "exactly as we take each other... and go to sleep," suggesting a peaceful acceptance of the end.

Visual Description

• Layout: The poems are neatly typeset in two columns, with clear headings for each poem.
• Condition: The page appears aged, with a slightly yellowed tone, indicating it may be from an older or vintage book. The edges of the page show some wear, but the text itself is legible and intact.
• Design: The overall design is simple and elegant, focusing solely on the text without additional illustrations or embellishments.

This page captures a poignant and reflective moment, blending themes of loss, beauty, and the human condition through poetic language.

The image shows an open book with two poems titled "Lament for the makers of songs" and "Fall of the evening star." The poems are written in a cursive font and are accompanied by a green border. The pages have a slightly yellowish tint, and the text is centered on the page. The book appears to be old, as evidenced by the worn edges of the pages.

The image shows a book with a green border on the right side. The book is open to two pages, with the left page being blank and the right page containing text. The text is written in a serif font and appears to be a poem. The poem is titled "Lament for the makers of songs" and is followed by another poem titled "Fall of the evening star." The text is written in a cursive style, and the lines are separated by spaces.