Winter-Time Poem Summary By Robert Louis Stevenson

Winter-Time Poem Summary

1. Late lies the wintry sun a-bed,
   • The poem begins by describing the sun as lying down late in the winter.
2. A frosty, fiery sleepy-head;
   • The sun is characterized as both frosty and fiery, perhaps alluding to the cold and the warmth associated with winter.
3. Blinks but an hour or two; and then,
   • The sun appears to only be visible for a short time before it sets.
4. A blood-red orange, sets again.
   • The description of the sun turning blood-red orange suggests a vivid and dramatic sunset characteristic of winter.
5. Before the stars have left the skies,
   • The transition from daylight to night is swift, with stars emerging in the winter sky.
6. At morning in the dark I rise;
   • The speaker rises early in the dark winter morning.
7. And shivering in my nakedness,
   • The speaker experiences a sensation of shivering, emphasizing the coldness of winter.
8. By the cold candle, bathe and dress.
   • The speaker uses a cold candle to light the room and proceeds to bathe and dress.
9. Close by the jolly fire I sit
   • The speaker seeks warmth by sitting close to a cheerful and warm fire.
10. To warm my frozen bones a bit;
    • The coldness of winter is physically felt, and the fire is essential for warmth.
11. Or with a reindeer-sled, explore
    • The speaker considers or imagines exploring the winter landscape using a reindeer sled.
12. The colder countries round the door.
    • The speaker envisions traveling to colder regions nearby.
13. When to go out, my nurse doth wrap
    • The speaker is bundled up by their nurse when venturing outside.
14. Me in my comforter and cap;
    • The speaker is dressed warmly in a comforter and cap to protect against the cold.
15. The cold wind burns my face, and blows
    • The wind is described as both cold and capable of burning the speaker’s face.
16. Its frosty pepper up my nose.
    • The wind carries frost that feels like a peppery sensation when inhaled through the nose.
17. Black are my steps on silver sod;
    • The contrast between black steps and silver snow-covered ground is highlighted.
18. Thick blows my frosty breath abroad;
    • The speaker’s breath is visible in the cold air.
19. And tree and house, and hill and lake,
    • The winter landscape is described, with trees, houses, hills, and lakes covered in snow.
20. Are frosted like a wedding cake.
    • The comparison of the landscape to a frosted wedding cake conveys a sense of beauty and purity.

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Winter-Time Poem