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!
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.