Find quotes from this poem, with commentary from Shmoop. Pick a theme below to begin.
Sadness Quotes
A little black thing among the snow, Crying "'weep! 'weep!" in notes of woe! (1-2)
Death Quotes
A little black thing among the snow, Crying "'weep! 'weep!" in notes of woe! (1-2)
Happiness Quotes
Because I was happy upon the heath And smiled among the winter's snow (5-6)
Abandonment Quotes
"Where are thy father and mother? Say!"—"They are both gone up to the church to pray" (3-4)