Quote by Celia Thaxter

I wonder what spendthrift chose to spillSuch a bright gold under my windowsill!Is it fair gold? Does it glitter still?Bless me! It's a daffodil!

I wonder what spendthrift chose to spillSuch a bright gold u

Summary

This quote expresses the curiosity and surprise of the speaker upon finding a bright gold object outside their window. They question who would be so reckless to waste something of value in such a manner. Eventually, they realize that the object is not actually precious gold, but a daffodil. The quote encapsulates the theme of misperception and the unexpected beauty that can be found in nature's simplicity.

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By Celia Thaxter

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