The poem's speaker refuses to be swayed by an enticing and powerful force, symbolized by music and wings. They resist the temptation, opting for a peaceful and serene environment, away from the intense heat and winds associated with this force. The speaker claims it is not love they feel but fear, and prefers the humble song of the marsh-frog to the captivating but ultimately sorrow-inducing melody of the ideal.
By Edith Nesbit · First published 1896 · Genre: Fantasy, Adventure, Romance