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What is meant by shaft of beauty in the poem The Heart of the Tree?

What is meant by shaft of beauty in the poem The Heart of the Tree?

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    By saying “shaft of beauty”, the poet wanted to imply “the beam of beauty.” When a tree grows taller, it looks like a tall, beautiful tower. The stem of a plant is compared to a shaft, denoting growth and beauty.

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