In February, Alice Meynell’s sonnet, is a poem about the beauty of the winter season. The poem begins with the speaker describing the winter landscape, noting the snow-covered fields and the “frosty air”. The speaker then goes on to describe the beauty of the winter season, noting the “silver stars” and the “white moon”. The speaker then reflects on the beauty of the winter season, noting that it is a time of “peace and rest”. The poem ends with the speaker noting that the winter season is a time of “hope and joy”. The poem is a celebration of the beauty of the winter season and the hope and joy that it brings. The poem is a reminder that even in the coldest of months, there is still beauty to be found and joy to be experienced.
By Alice Meynell · First published 1903 · Genre: Poetry, Romanticism, Literary Fiction