Besides the Autumn Poets Sing
poem 131
Besides the Autumn Poets Sing - meaning Summary
Autumn's Modest Interval
The poem observes a short, unassuming pocket of mild days between full autumn and winter. The speaker notes modest morning and evening pleasures, and alludes to other poets’ images of late-season abundance while implying those grander sights have passed. Natural activity seems subdued—streams and spices are wrapped up and enchantment is soft—but small comforts remain, like a squirrel or the gentle presence of unseen elves. The poem closes as a quiet prayer, asking for a sunny, resilient mind to accept the inevitable gusts of change.
Read Complete AnalysesBesides the Autumn poets sing A few prosaic days A little this side of the snow And that side of the Haze A few incisive Mornings A few Ascetic Eves Gone Mr. Bryant’s Golden Rod And Mr. Thomson’s sheaves. Still, is the bustle in the Brook Sealed are the spicy valves Mesmeric fingers softly touch The Eyes of many Elves Perhaps a squirrel may remain My sentiments to share Grant me, Oh Lord, a sunny mind Thy windy will to bear!
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