When You Went Away It Was Morning
When You Went Away It Was Morning - meaning Summary
Intimacy Amid Morning Streets
The poem contrasts a bustling morning street scene with a private, playful sexual encounter. The speaker observes ordinary urban details while addressing a lover, expressing surprise and affection at their intimate gesture. The tone is amused and tender, mixing comic, slightly obscene imagery with genuine wonder. The poem captures how casual public life and intimate physical amusement intertwine, leaving the speaker reflective about the experience.
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