In Louise Morey Bowman’s short lyric, the speaker is caught up in the delight of a bright, blustery day by the sea. Everything feels alive: the wind is “gay” and “frolics,” while the colors—white, blue, and gold—paint the sky, sand, and water. The speaker doesn’t just observe the scene; she wants to keep it inside herself, saving its energy for future days that are grey and sad. The wind becomes something like a lover, bringing her “soul’s own wings,” a sense of freedom and inner lift. The mood is joyful and open-hearted, but also a little tender, because the speaker knows this kind of brightness is worth holding onto. It’s a simple, heartfelt celebration of how a beautiful day can feel personal and freeing.
The Lover — Summary
Oh such a windy windy day So glad and wild and sweet! A day all made for strong white wings, And song and dancing feet.
Everything's white and blue and gold — The sea and sand and sky — And oh the wind, the gay, salt wind, That frolics blithely by.
Oh windy, lovely day so bright, Oh, frolic wind so glad ! Stay in my soul, a memory For still days grey and sad.
Your blue and white and gold, your song, Your white wings soaring free — Oh ardent Lover Wind that brought My soul's own wings to me!