P.S. Wonderful interpretation! Bravo!

I like the two paragraphs below most:

"I reordered the sentences, restructured the poem and contrasted the colors/temperature: mountains were black and chilly; clouds, thick and white; evening glow, warm; the maple woods, on fire and its leaves were scarlet red.

Yes, that was the picture, the breathtaking sensation both visually and sensually. That is why the author had his carriage stopped. He was so enchanted and mesmerized by it that he forgot to proceed."

Lilac is one among very few here who can talk about squeaking bed and classic poems. Very blessed to share a forum with somebody like this! Haha.