We’ve heard that coloring pages can be a good way to alleviate stress. And of course, we know that poetry is also a fine way to reduce stress. So what could be better than putting the two together? This year, we’re introducing a series of fun Coloring Page Poems that you can print, color, and doodle your way to relaxation and stress relief. Today, we offer “She Walks in Beauty” by Lord Byron.
She Walks in Beauty by Lord Byron Coloring Page Poem
She Walks in Beauty
She walks in beauty, like the night
Of cloudless climes and starry skies;
And all that’s best of dark and bright
Meet in her aspect and her eyes;
Thus mellowed to that tender light
Which heaven to gaudy day denies.
One shade the more, one ray the less,
Had half impaired the nameless grace
Which waves in every raven tress,
Or softly lightens o’er her face;
Where thoughts serenely sweet express,
How pure, how dear their dwelling-place.
And on that cheek, and o’er that brow,
So soft, so calm, yet eloquent,
The smiles that win, the tints that glow,
But tell of days in goodness spent,
A mind at peace with all below,
A heart whose love is innocent!
—Lord Byron
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“How to Write a Poem is a classroom must-have.”
—Callie Feyen, English Teacher, Maryland
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Rick Maxson says
Another marvelous drawing to color! I love how all of these are put together with teaching questions and similar previous posts.
Will Willingham says
Thanks, Rick. 🙂 It always makes me happy to realize the rich content that’s here for exploring.
Kathleen O'Brien-Lawrence says
Oh, Rick,
You are a light bright as a fireflie’s nighttime glow!
My daddy taught Classic poets at his school for many years. Was a published poet and I adored him
When we were wee, he would pick out a classic to read to each of us on a different night as there were eight of us starving little bards.
My poem was “She Walks in Beauty.” Now, after reading your submission, I am crying like the little girl I was then…..I miss my daddy’s devotion to fine literature.
Thank you from heart to yours,
Katy O’Brien
Will Willingham says
What a tender and lovely memory, Katy. Thank you so much for sharing, and we’re happy you found something happy in our coloring pages. 🙂