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A Day Dream by Emily Bronte

By Emily Bronte

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On a sunny brae, alone I lay One summer afternoon; It was the marriage-time of May With her young lover, June. From her mother's heart, seemed loath to part That queen of bridal charms, But her father smiled on the fairest child He ever held in his arms. The trees did wave their plumy crests, The glad birds caroled clear;

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"On a sunny brae, alone I lay..."

"A Day Dream" by Emily Bronte is a sad and love and deep and nature english poem consisting of 89 lines. This English poem by Emily Bronte demonstrates the timeless power of verse to capture complex human emotions. Beginning with "On a sunny brae, alone I lay One summer afternoon;...", this piece explores themes of sad and love and deep and nature through vivid imagery and emotional resonance. The work invites contemplation on the deeper currents of life, love, and the human condition. Emily Bronte's celebrated body of poetry continues to inspire readers across generations and cultures, and this particular work stands as a powerful example of their artistic vision.

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About Emily Bronte

Emily Brontë (1818–1848) was an English novelist and poet best known for "Wuthering Heights." Her poetry—intense, visionary, and often exploring themes of nature, death, and spiritual longing—was praised by critics after her early death at age 30.

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