A Tired Day
A Tired Day - meaning Summary
Evening Settles Over Nature
This short poem describes the day's gentle closing and the hush that falls over a rural landscape. Yesenin portrays evening as a mellow, restorative moment: sun setting, moon rising, waters and birds quieting, and various elements of nature 'listening' and responding with soft sounds. The tone is contemplative and peaceful, emphasizing unity between natural things and an easy transition from activity to rest rather than conflict or loss.
Read Complete AnalysesWhen a tired day bowed down to the night The waves fell still, the birds wouldn't fly, The sun set down over the hills (what a sight!) And musingly the moon floated in the sky. In the vale, the peaceful silvery brook Babbled sweet nothings to the hushed dale, While dark forest, dreamily bowed and took In the trills of the nightingale's long tale, Attentive to the songs and the quiet bustle, The river whispered, caressing the banks. On the hill above, the reeds gently rustled Happily singing, (or giving their thanks).
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