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Comment 2 of 2, added on July 19th, 2006 at 12:33 PM.
While I agree that Blake uses "almost newlywed language," I don't agree with the first commenter's interpretation that this poem is about a "birth event."
The first stanza seems deeply, mystically sexual. The "turtle making her nest" is almost certainly a Biblical reference, and in my humble opinion, symbolizes the fertility (in every sense) of (new) love. What I love about this poem is how simple and naive it sounds, but yet if you pause to examine it, it reveals some surprising truths!
White Tara from United States
Comment 1 of 2, added on July 16th, 2006 at 2:14 PM.
This is written in the style of classic English poetry. It's sweet, almost newlywed language, evoke the "Home Sweet Home" sentiment. He(father/husband bird) is lovingly watching his mate prepare for the new birth event, and harmony resides with all three of them. The child (bird) will "sleep the night away, sport(s) along the day," and play among the branches. I like to imagine this as an extension of Blake's poem The Birds.
dallas holsten from United States
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While I agree that Blake uses "almost newlywed language," I don't agree with the first commenter's interpretation that this poem is about a "birth event."
The first stanza seems deeply, mystically sexual. The "turtle making her nest" is almost certainly a Biblical reference, and in my humble opinion, symbolizes the fertility (in every sense) of (new) love. What I love about this poem is how simple and naive it sounds, but yet if you pause to examine it, it reveals some surprising truths!
White Tara from United States