Lift not the painted veil

[alexandral]

Percy Bysshe Shelley

"Lift not the painted veil which those who live"

Lift not the painted veil which those who live
Call Life: though unreal shapes be pictured there,
And it but mimic all we would believe
With colours idly spread,--behind, lurk Fear
And Hope, twin Destinies; who ever weave
Their shadows, o'er the chasm, sightless and drear.
I knew one who had lifted it--he sought,
For his lost heart was tender, things to love,
But found them not, alas! nor was there aught
The world contains, the which he could approve.
Through the unheeding many he did move,
A splendour among shadows, a bright blot
Upon this gloomy scene, a Spirit that strove
For truth, and like the Preacher found it not.

Icons from "The Painted Veil", preview:

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Icons are free to share, resources in my Userinfo. Please let me know if you need any text added/taken away, I am more then happy to do it.


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Comments

[teh-haley.livejournal.com]

They're awesome. I can't wait to watch the movie, maybe next week it'll be in cinemas, here. I couldn't miss these icons, they're really pretty! I credited you of course ;)

[alexandral.livejournal.com]

Thank yuo so much, darling! I am so glad you like them!! Watch the movie!! (with L. may be?)

[teh-haley.livejournal.com]

I don't know whether Luca may like this kind of movies or not, I'll propose to watch it and we'll see, but in any case I'll watch it, I can't wait!

[alexandral.livejournal.com]

My friend watch this film with his wife, and though his wife loved it more, he thought this was a very good film too!! AMy be Luca can like it as well?

[winterspel.livejournal.com]

As always, you make the most beautiful icons. :)

[alexandral.livejournal.com]

Thank you so much, dear!! Your good words always mean so much to me!!

It took me a while to make this batch, I did few things I never done before.

[gobi-rex.livejournal.com]

It's such a well made and beautiful film. Your icons are gorgeous, Alexandra. I especially like the expressions you picked. And of course the lighting and the colouring.

[gobi-rex.livejournal.com]

Also, can I please have no.28 without the text? If it's possible.

[alexandral.livejournal.com]

Thank you so much !! I was really enchanted by this film. I have added 28 without the text to this post, number 58.

BTW, I have watched "The 25th hour", great film but very heart-breaking. I am gathering my courage to write about it.

[vierran45.livejournal.com]

These are extremely lovely. As always, I love your icons.

I snagged 13 and 33.

[alexandral.livejournal.com]

Thank you so much!!!!!!!!!

[allbloomedout.livejournal.com]

Beautiful icons!! I really hope this movie comes out on dvd soon. :(

[alexandral.livejournal.com]

I hope too! It is such a gorgeous film. And - thank you!!!

[aerynsunx.livejournal.com]

I have a book of Shelley's poetry. It starts off with "Queen Mab". I have tried and tried to get through it, to get past it, and I just can't! He's too damned flowery for me. And this coming from someone who loves Keats and Coleridge.

[alexandral.livejournal.com]

I am still a bit shaky in knowing English poets, I can't really say I like him much or not. I liked this sonnet because it was such a part of the book/film.

[miss-dian.livejournal.com]

Gorgeous icons dear!! :) I really love #57. Must watch this movie when it comes out.

[alexandral.livejournal.com]

Thank you so much!!! I am so thrilled you like them!! And the movie is absolutely fabulous!!

[ambergold.livejournal.com]

So gorgeous. *covers eyes in sheer torment*. I think I'm FINALLY going to see this movie this weekend-it's over a half hour drive but I want to see it verra verra badly. Good job as always. :)

[alexandral.livejournal.com]

EEEEEE! Thank you so much!!! You MUST watch is!!!!!!

[creekfan78.livejournal.com]

More More More!!!

[alexandral.livejournal.com]

Yep, it was too difficult to stop at 57!

[adgraphomany.livejournal.com]

The icons you made are beautiful. Thank you. xxx
Soulhunter

[alexandral.livejournal.com]

Thank you so much :D

[adgraphomany.livejournal.com]

The icons you made are beautiful. Thank you. xxx
Soulhunter

[alexandral.livejournal.com]

Thank you so much!!!!!!!!!! :D

[lou-wire.livejournal.com]

Those are very pretty. Especially #36 and #39.

[alexandral.livejournal.com]

Thank you so much! I am glad you like them!!!!!!!

[dreamerdust.livejournal.com]

Just lovely! I'm really looking forward to seeing the film - snagging many, thanks :D

[alexandral.livejournal.com]

It was one of the best films I have seen this year!! I hope you enjoy it too!

[gweneth-syeira.livejournal.com]

YAY. ze sex god! snagging loads, will credit. Beautifully done!

[alexandral.livejournal.com]

Thank you so much :D

[koalathebear.livejournal.com]

I am still having a lot of difficulty choosing which icon I want to use, there are so many nice ones. Closeup? Landscape? Together? Apart? :D Thank you for sharing!

[alexandral.livejournal.com]

I am just so glad you like them! My favourite is this one, I called it "China day" if this is fine!!

[guitarchick01t.livejournal.com]

Ahhhh I love them!! This is my favorite movie!

I'm taking 13, 33, and 41. I will credit. Thanks!

[alexandral.livejournal.com]

Thank you so much!! I am glad you like them!!

[rosemerry.livejournal.com]

lovely! I saved a bunch and will credit. :)

[alexandral.livejournal.com]

I am so glad you like!

[soniag.livejournal.com]

Hello dear! I just watched this movie and I simply must steal several icons. I will credit!

[alexandral.livejournal.com]

I am so glad you found some you like!

[alexandral.livejournal.com]

Edward Norton is fantastic - I watched "Illusionist" the other week and I am more in love then ever. :D I am glad you like the icons!