A miniature acoustic guitar leans against blue and orange cardboard stars on a peach surface.

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Thomas Haynes Bayly

Gayly the troubadour Touched his guitar.

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What it means

Our interpretation.

These lines picture a wandering singer cheerfully strumming his guitar. The word gayly sets a light, merry mood, presenting the musician as carefree and happy in his playing. It is a brief, lyrical snapshot of music being made with easy, unburdened delight.

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