My heart is like a singing bird
Whose nest is in a water'd shoot;
My heart is like an apple-tree
Whose boughs are bent with thickset fruit;
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celebratesThis beautiful poem is chosen again in such a short time, sublimest! Love fulfilled, the joy of companionship, and the beauty found in life's special moments.
My heart is like a singing bird....all other lines revolve around this line. A lovely poem....timeless!
SEVEN: Its ringing melody and timeless themes continue to captivate readers and adorn greeting cards and wedding invitations alike. Really a beautiful poem.5 *****
SIX: The vivid descriptions evoke a sense of opulence and festivity. "A Birthday" celebrates love fulfilled, the joy of companionship, and the beauty found in life's special moments.
FIVE: The poem's request for an elaborate throne—carved in doves, pomegranates, and peacocks—reflects the Victorian era's emphasis on ornate decoration and celebration.
FOUR: Rossetti combines intense sensuousness with Christian devotion. The arrival of love is akin to a spiritual awakening, and the poem resonates with themes of divine love and celebration.
THREE: These vivid images convey the depth of the poet's love and the sheer delight it brings. Beneath the surface, "A Birthday" can be seen as a devotional poem.
TWO: The poem exudes pure happiness and undarkened joy. The poet's heart is compared to various natural elements: a singing bird, an apple tree laden with fruit, and a rainbow shell paddling in a tranquil sea.
ONE: It is a delightful poem that celebrates the passionate joy of love. The title itself is figurative, representing a significant moment in the poet's life. This is a very beautiful poem about Joyful Love
Your words make us feel the happiness and joy of being in love. Thank you for writing such a lovely poem that makes us understand and feel the beauty of love.
These comparisons make us imagine the happiness of having someone we love.
Dear Christina Georgina Rossetti, Your poem 'A Birthday' is like a beautiful picture that talks about feeling very happy because of love. You describe the heart as a singing bird, a tree full of fruit, and a colorful shell in the sea.
Congratulations as The Classic Poem Of The Day! Most deserving!
The poem can be viewed as a devotional poem, a combination of intense sensuousness with Christian devotion. The poem is a poetic vision of transcendent love, and the ringing melody of the poem. Very beautiful TOP Marks!
The love that creates joy is the one worthy of celebration.
Beautiful poem! Heartfelt and written so well.