The poem is addressed to a butterfly, asking it to stay a little longer. The butterfly brings memories of the poet's childhood and reminds him of playing with his sister as they chased butterflies together. Though the poet chased butterflies vigorously, his sister was more gentle so as not to harm their wings. The butterfly serves as a connection to the poet's family and past.
The poem is addressed to a butterfly, asking it to stay a little longer. The butterfly brings memories of the poet's childhood and reminds him of playing with his sister as they chased butterflies together. Though the poet chased butterflies vigorously, his sister was more gentle so as not to harm their wings. The butterfly serves as a connection to the poet's family and past.
The poem is addressed to a butterfly, asking it to stay a little longer. The butterfly brings memories of the poet's childhood and reminds him of playing with his sister as they chased butterflies together. Though the poet chased butterflies vigorously, his sister was more gentle so as not to harm their wings. The butterfly serves as a connection to the poet's family and past.
A little longer stay in sight! Much converse do I find in thee, Historian of my infancy! converse: talk. Float near me; do not yet historian: expert in history. depart! infancy : childhood. Dead times revive in thee: Float: fly slowly. depart: leave. Thou bring, gay creature as thee: you. Thou: you. thou art! gay: attractive. solemn: deeply and A solemn image to my heart, strongly felt. My father's family! Pleasant: enjoyable. Oh! Pleasant, pleasant were the days, Chase; run after. Rush; run quickly. Prey: an animal that is hunted. The time, when, in our childish plays, My sister Emmeline and I Together chased the butterfly! A very hunter did I rush Upon the prey:--with leaps and springs I followed on from brake to bush; But she, god love her, feared to brush The dust from off its wings.
A Visit To The Tombs of Some Celebrated Musicians Author(s) : A. Elwart Source: The American Art Journal (1866-1867), May 18, 1867, Vol. 7, No. 4 (May 18, 1867), Pp. 52-53 Published by