Of Brussels It Was Not
Of Brussels It Was Not - meaning Summary
A Humble Gift of Nature
The poem presents a small natural scene offered to the speaker as if purchased from the woods by the wind. Its value is modest and democratic, affordable to beggar or bird. Imagery emphasizes sun, muted autumn tones, and compact yards of landscape. The wind is personified as an upholsterer, unrolling and laying down this simple, comforting tapestry of light and sere foliage across pines and pond.
Read Complete AnalysesOf Brussels it was not Of Kidderminster? Nay The Winds did buy it of the Woods They sold it unto me It was a gentle price The poorest could afford It was within the frugal purse Of Beggar or of Bird Of small and spicy Yards In hue a mellow Dun Of Sunshine and of Sere Composed But, principally of Sun The Wind unrolled it fast And spread it on the Ground Upholsterer of the Pines is He Upholsterer of the Pond
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