The poem explores the theme of a woman's unexpressed emotions and desires in a stifling marriage. The narrator describes her feelings as an "under-tone" that runs beneath the surface of her polite conversations with her husband, revealing a deep sense of discontent and longing for passion and romance. Through the use of metaphor and imagery, the poem conveys the tension between the woman's outward appearance of happiness and her inward turmoil, highlighting the societal pressures that restrict women's emotional expression. AI Generated Content
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