I Could Bring You Jewels Had I a Mind to
poem 697
I Could Bring You Jewels Had I a Mind to - meaning Summary
Value in Small Things
The speaker contrasts lavish, exotic gifts—jewels, odors, colors, tropical berries—with a small, intimate possession: a “little Blaze” or beloved companion. Rather than valuing ostentation, the speaker prefers a modest, unique warmth that suits them better than costly trinkets. The poem asserts personal affection and singular loyalty as worth more than material splendor, presenting a private, inward treasure against outward display.
Read Complete AnalysesI could bring You Jewels had I a mind to But You have enough of those I could bring You Odors from St. Domingo Colors from Vera Cruz Berries of the Bahamas have I But this little Blaze Flickering to itself in the Meadow Suits Me more than those Never a Fellow matched this Topaz And his Emerald Swing Dower itself for Bobadilo Better Could I bring?
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