Filled with the praises of him who gives light and draws back the sand-curtains of night, let placid sleep soothe every weary spirit, in the morning to wake heavier, more refined Thus will begin the day's work. Purer, more protected from the traps of sin. The leaden scepter of night seals my sleepy eyes; Then cease, my song, until the beautiful Aurora rises. This poem can be considered both objective and subjective; this explains why the things God created are considered precious and should be treated as such. The explanation is described with great emotion. Phillis begins by asserting that as soon as the sun appears from the East, it is magical. In spring, it is the time for renewal; the birds renew their notes and the air is filled with music and happiness. When the sun rises, the darkness turns into light with all the beauties of the day, and when the time of sunset comes, it changes into the most beautiful red of the West. Phillis is religious, which is why she describes God's creation in verse 10, "The living temples of our God below," and how we should praise Him for giving us the light to see the wonders of the world. She goes on to describe how the sun sets then it gets dark, draws the sand curtains, sleeps. She describes sable sleep because it is precious; sleep renews the body for peak performance, and as we sleep and sleep, our mind