Wind and Window Flower
The poem explores the relationship between nature and human existence through a series of juxtapositions and contrasts. It begins by describing the natural world, where wind and flowers coexist in a delicate balance. The speaker then shifts to a domestic setting, where a window flower blooms indoors, symbolizing the intrusion of nature into human space. The poem highlights the tension between the two worlds, as the speaker grapples with the idea that even in the most controlled environments, nature still asserts its presence. Ultimately, the poem suggests that this coexistence is not only inevitable but also necessary for a deeper understanding of ourselves and our place within the natural world.
By Robert Frost · First published 1947 · Genre: Poetry, Romance, Nature · 229 words
First lines
Lovers, forget your love, And list to the love of these, She a window flower, And he a winter breeze.
When the frosty window veil Was melted down at noon, And the cagèd yellow bird Hung over her in tune, He marked her through the pane, He could not help but mark, And only passed her by, To come again at dark.
He was a winter wind, Concerned with ice and snow, Dead weeds and unmated birds, And little of love could know.
But he sighed upon the sill, He gave the sash a shake, As witness all within Who lay that night awake.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Robert Frost
- Date: 1947 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Romance, Nature, Symbolism
- Length: 229 words
- Structure: 1 section, 6 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is structured in verse form with a focus on rhythm and meter, characteristic of poetry.
- Romance — The central theme revolves around a romantic interaction between the window flower and the winter breeze.
- Nature — The poem uses natural elements like the winter breeze and window flower to convey its themes.
- Symbolism — The work employs symbolic elements, such as the flower and breeze, to represent broader themes of love and separation.
Tags
Poetry · Nature · Symbolism · Imagery · Metaphor · Personification · Seasonal · Autumn · Fleeting Life · Mortality · Beauty · Transience