Its hills and dales, its sea and sky—are fair:

The beasts that dwell upon it, and the birds

That fly above it—even they are fair:

And, beyond all, the ladies who have made

This isle their chosen home are very fair!

And what am I? Why, lady, look at me!

I am the one foul blot upon its face:

I am the one misshapen twisted thing

In this assemblage of rare loveliness:

I am the one accursed discord in