Emily Dickinson

The Daisy Follows Soft the Sun

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The Daisy Follows Soft the Sun - meaning Summary

Daisy's Quiet Devotion

The poem presents a simple scene—a daisy following the sun—as an extended image of longing and devotion. The flower speaks to the sun, confessing that love draws it to his presence and closer as daylight fades. The closing lines link this attraction to the evening's beauty and the"Night’s possibility," suggesting desire is both gentle and oriented toward transition. The tone is innocent, intimate, and quietly affirmative about companionship and yearning.

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The Daisy follows soft the Sun And when his golden walk is done Sits shyly at his feet He waking finds the flower there Wherefore Marauder art thou here? Because, Sir, love is sweet! We are the Flower Thou the Sun! Forgive us, if as days decline We nearer steal to Thee! Enamored of the parting West The peace the flight the Amethyst Night’s possibility!

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