The Exiled Emperor
The birds sing to-day. For to-morrow they will be flown Many miles across the tossing sea.
Amy Lowell
The birds sing to-day. For to-morrow they will be flown Many miles across the tossing sea.
The title tells us we are hearing the thoughts of an exiled ruler. In just three lines, he notices birds singing today, knowing that tomorrow they will be flown many miles across a tossing sea. The birds’ song feels fragile because the journey ahead is uncertain and rough.
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