Ribbons of the Year
poem 873
Ribbons of the Year - meaning Summary
Ephemeral Decorations of Life
The poem presents the year’s seasons or moments as decorative ribbons and brocade worn to Nature’s party, emphasizing their temporary, ceremonial quality. After the event these adornments are cast off like a faded bead or wrinkled pearl. The final question—who will accuse the Maker’s girl of vanity?—raises a gentle, ironic defense of display and transience, suggesting ornament and fleeting beauty are expected parts of life rather than moral failings.
Read Complete AnalysesRibbons of the Year Multitude Brocade Worn to Nature’s Party once Then, as flung aside As a faded Bead Or a Wrinkled Pearl Who shall charge the Vanity Of the Maker’s Girl?
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