To the Evening Star
To the Evening Star - meaning Summary
Evening as Gentle Protector
The poem addresses the evening star as a protective angel who brings love, silence, and cooling silver dew. The speaker asks the star to bless lovers, flowers, and flocks as dusk falls, using gentle, luminous imagery to stage evening as a caregiving ritual. The poem hints at vulnerability beneath that calm: once the star withdraws, wild danger — wolves and lions — will prowl, so the star’s presence is crucial for safety.
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