Once I had a Muse

About this poem

The poem describes a personal experience or a dream. The setting of the poem is distant in time and space, "thousands of light years before." The speaker recounts encountering a maiden near the sea, whom they initially perceived as delicate, but later realized she possessed a unique and powerful nature. This maiden seems untamable and holds extraordinary abilities. The poem also mentions a lady who gathers daisies from the sky, suggesting a mystical or dreamlike element. These dream sequences involve stars disappearing from the sky when the lady picks the daisies and drops them into the town's meadows. The overall context of the poem seems to revolve around themes of wonder, fascination, and the realization that there is something mysterious and incomprehensible about the woman they encountered or dreamt about. It also explores the power and enchantment associated with her presence, making the experience both captivating and puzzling for the speaker. more »