The poem explores the theme of love and longing through the metaphor of wind and star. The speaker describes the wind as a force that blows against the star, symbolizing the challenges and obstacles that lovers face in their relationship. Despite these difficulties, the speaker affirms the enduring nature of love, comparing it to the star's steady light in the darkness.
By Joyce Kilmer · First published 1918 · Genre: Lyric Poetry, Romanticism, Philosophical Poetry