Summary of “Every Morning I Wake” by Dylan Thomas
The poem “Every Morning When I Wake” is a simple and heartfelt prayer. It expresses quiet gratitude for life and a humble plea to God for protection and one more day. The poem reflects the fragility of life, human imperfection, hope, and quiet faith in the face of daily uncertainty and inevitable death.
The speaker prays every morning and every evening. He asks God to protect all living beings who are destined to die and to bless the town through the uncertain night. He admits that human beings are a mixture of good and evil, yet he believes that God sees the goodness in everyone. Finally, he begs for one more day of life and ends with a temporary farewell to the sun.
Understanding the Text
a. When does the speaker pray to the Lord?
The speaker prays every morning when he wakes up and every evening at sundown.
b. What does the speaker pray for?
The speaker prays that God show mercy and protection to mortal beings who are destined to die.
c. Who are the ‘poor creatures’? Why does the speaker call them ‘poor creatures’?
The “poor creatures” refer to all living beings, especially the people of Milk Wood. The speaker calls them “poor creatures” because they are fragile, mortal, and dependent on God’s compassion.
e. Why do the inhabitants of Milk Wood bow to the setting sun ‘but just for now’?
The inhabitants bow to the setting sun as a farewell at the end of the day. The phrase “just for now” suggests their hope to survive the night and see the sun rise again the next morning.
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