Upon His Mistress Dancing
'Upon His Mistress Dancing' Summary
The poem is a direct address to the speaker's beloved, celebrating her skill and grace in dancing. The speaker compares her movements to a variety of natural phenomena: the flight of birds, the swaying of flowers, and the flowing of water. He describes her as a vision of beauty and delight, captivating the senses and stirring the heart. The poem celebrates both the physical beauty of the woman and the power of her movements to inspire emotion. The poem is characterized by its vivid imagery, its use of metaphor, and its sincere and heartfelt expression of admiration.Book Details
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