Noon Is the Hinge of Day
poem 931
Noon Is the Hinge of Day - meaning Summary
Midday as Pivot
This short poem presents the day as a sequence of thresholds. Noon functions as a pivot, evening as a delicate closure, and morning as a force that nudges the world open. The imagery treats time like domestic architecture—hinges, doors, and sills—to suggest that each part of the day performs a distinct action in holding the world momentarily ajar. The tone is observational and quietly metaphysical.
Read Complete AnalysesNoon is the Hinge of Day Evening the Tissue Door Morning the East compelling the sill Till all the World is ajar
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