Scarlet Light of Sunset
Scarlet light of sunset shows up on the lake. Grouses are crying in the wood, awake. Hidden in hollow, cries an oriole. I don"t feel like crying, brightness in my soul. You'll come out to meet me, later in the day, we'll sit down there under stack of hay. I will kiss and squeeze you, like an ardent boy! One can't blame a man for being drunk with joy. You will chuck your kerchief as I hold you tight, I will keep you, tipsy, in the bush all night. Let the birds keep crying as we neck and bask. There's a happy yearning in the purple dusk.
Scarlet Light of Sunset - meaning Summary
Anticipation of Romantic Joy
The poem describes a vibrant evening landscape at sunset, filled with the sounds of nature. The speaker, feeling a profound inner joy, anticipates a passionate romantic meeting. He envisions a tender yet ardent encounter with a lover, where they will share intimate moments amidst the natural surroundings, from sitting under a hay stack to spending the night together in the bush. The poem conveys a sense of intense happiness and hopeful longing for this romantic union as dusk settles.
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