LOVE’S PHILOSOPHY LETTER

Love’s Philosophy

Materials:

•Poetry: Inscribed on natural linen, providing a tactile and organic feel.

•Envelope: Crafted from a vintage white damask napkin, adding a touch of timeless elegance.

Poem:

“The fountains mingle with the river

And the rivers with the ocean,

The winds of heaven mix for ever

With a sweet emotion;

Nothing in the world is single;

All things by a law divine

In one spirit meet and mingle.

Why not I with thine?—

See the mountains kiss high heaven

And the waves clasp one another;

No sister-flower would be forgiven

If it disdained its brother;

And the sunlight clasps the earth

And the moonbeams kiss the sea:

What is all this sweet work worth

If thou kiss not me?”

—Percy Bysshe Shelley

Description:

This piece draws inspiration from Percy Bysshe Shelley’s evocative poem, “Love’s Philosophy,” which explores the interconnectedness of nature and the longing for human connection. The poem is elegantly inscribed on natural linen, symbolizing purity and simplicity. Encased in an envelope crafted from a vintage white damask napkin, it embodies a blend of history and sophistication, mirroring the timeless themes of unity and affection present in Shelley’s work.