The Robin for the Crumb
poem 864
The Robin for the Crumb - meaning Summary
Quiet Witness, Lasting Record
The short lyric presents a robin that accepts a crumb without speaking, yet somehow inscribes its benefactor’s name in a lasting, "silver chronicle." The poem suggests that small, discreet acts of kindness or attention are quietly recorded by nature or memory. It contrasts the robin’s silence with the permanence of its testament, implying that modest gestures leave unexpected, durable traces beyond words.
Read Complete AnalysesThe Robin for the Crumb Returns no syllable But long records the Lady’s name In Silver Chronicle.
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