She Walks in Beauty summary:

The speaker compares a beautiful woman—who is walking—to a clear night sky

full of bright stars. The finest light and darkness come together in harmony in this
woman's appearance, particularly within her eyes. This gentle and delicate play of
light is heavenly—indeed, heaven usually refuses to grant this supernatural light to
the showy daytime.

A touch more shade or even one ray of light would have greatly diminished the
woman's beauty. This beauty, which is hard to put into words, shows itself in every
strand of the woman's hair, and gently falls on her face. Her sweet, angelic
emotions play out on her face, revealing how pure and precious this woman is.

On the woman's cheek and forehead—softly and calmly, but noticeably—appear

winning smiles and a glowing skin tone. These features reveal that the woman
spends her days virtuously, that she possesses a peaceful mind, and that she has an
innocent, loving heart.