And when the reckless crowd among I speak of one sweet art, How lightly can I name the song, Which yet has wrung my heart! That lute and heart alike have chords Not to be spoken of in words. (Letitia Elizabeth Landon)

And when the reckless crowd among I speak of one sweet art, How lightly can I name the song, Which yet has wrung my heart! That lute and heart alike have chords Not to be spoken of in words.

Letitia Elizabeth Landon

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