She is as in a field of silken tent At midday when the sunny summer breeze Has dried the dew and all its ropes relent, So that in guys it gently sways at ease.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Frost likens a woman to a gentle, swaying tent in a sunny field, evoking softness and ease.
- In plain terms
- She is like a light, breezy tent in warm summer.
- What can you take from it?
- Embrace gentle, relaxed presence.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What does the tent symbolize?
- How does the setting affect the mood?
Another view
The metaphor may objectify the subject.
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