Question

Explain the line walks the night in her silver shoon.

Answer 1

Walter de la Mare’s “Silver” plays out in an American sonnet (Innovative sonnet), composed of seven riming couplets.

(Please note: The spelling, "rhyme," was introduced into English by Dr. Samuel Johnson through an etymological error. For my explanation for using only the original form, please see "Rime vs Rhyme: An Unfortunate Error.")

The speaker is taking a walk, and the moon shines gloriously upon the landscape. The speaker is enthralled by the transition from daylight appearance to nightlight appearance. The sun shows us all one scenario, while the moon reveals quite another.