The poem describes a woman's beauty and charm, likening her to natural elements such as silver birch trees, twilight skies, clouds, and the moon. Her eyes are gray, her breast is soft, and her soul is bright and white. The poem also touches on the mystery of her inner self, suggesting that there is more to her than what meets the eye, and that her heart may be cold and hidden.
By Edith Nesbit · First published 1880 · Genre: Poetry, Romantic, Nature