1. “Breezy April, Vagrant April,”

The poet addresses the month of April, personifying it as “Breezy” and “Vagrant.” This sets the tone for the poem, depicting April as a wandering and pleasant breeze.

2. “Rock me in your swing of music!”

The speaker, represented as a tree, implores April to sway it with the rhythmic movements of the breeze, comparing it to a “swing of music.”

3. “Thrill my branches with enchantment

The tree expresses a desire for its branches to be filled with enchantment, anticipating the delightful impact of April’s touch.

4. Of your touch of sweet surprises.”

The speaker expects the touch of April to bring pleasant surprises, portraying the season as a source of joy and unexpected delights.

5. “In my idle dream by Wayside

The tree describes itself as dreaming idly by the wayside, suggesting a period of dormancy or inactivity, possibly during the winter season.

6. You come startling me from slumber,

April, personified, is portrayed as awakening the tree from its slumber, symbolizing the arrival of spring and the rejuvenation of nature.

7. Wilful in your mood fantastic

The poet characterizes April as having a whimsical and unpredictable nature, described as “fantastic” and “wilful.”

8. Tease me with inconstant courting.”

The poet uses romantic imagery, likening the interaction between the tree and April to teasing and courting. The breeze is described as playful and inconsistent.

9. “Breezy April, Vagrant April,

The repetition reinforces the importance of April in the speaker’s perception, highlighting the emotional connection to the season.

10. I live with my lonesome shadows. – The tree acknowledges a sense of solitude, suggesting that it lives with its own shadows, emphasizing a lonely existence.

11. I know all your fitful fancies – The speaker claims to understand the whimsical and capricious nature of April, referring to its unpredictable tendencies as “fitful fancies.”

12. Language of your flitting footsteps.” – The poet metaphorically refers to the movements of April as “flitting footsteps,” suggesting a light and fleeting presence that the tree is familiar with.

13. All my secrets burst in blossoms – The tree metaphorically compares its secrets to buds, signifying that these secrets blossom into flowers in response to April’s presence.

14. At your passing breath of whisper, – The passing breeze of April is likened to a gentle whisper, implying a soft and subtle touch that influences the tree.

15. And my new leaves break in tumult – The emergence of new leaves on the tree is described as tumultuous, suggesting a lively and vibrant reaction to the arrival of spring.

16. Of surrender of their kisses.” – The new leaves, symbolic of the tree’s rejuvenation, surrender to the kisses of the breeze, indicating a harmonious and intimate connection.