Of Yellow Was the Outer Sky
Of Yellow Was the Outer Sky - meaning Summary
Color as Restrained Emotion
Dickinson observes how nature distributes color, arguing that yellow is rarer and more precious than blue. She contrasts the profuse blue of the sky and the lavish scarlet of some displays with yellow’s careful, selective presence in sunsets and moments of intensity. The poem compares color to human economy and emotion, suggesting restraint and intimacy: yellow is offered sparingly, like a lover’s chosen words, making it more significant.
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