In the line “O may she live like some green laurel,” Yeats uses a very beautiful image. A laurel is an evergreen tree. It stays fresh and green throughout the year. By comparing his daughter to a green laurel, Yeats is praying that she will always stay calm, strong, and happy. A laurel also stands for honour and goodness. So Yeats wishes that his daughter will live a life filled with dignity and moral strength.

The next line is “Rooted in one dear perpetual place.” This line means Yeats does not want his daughter to live a restless or unstable life. He wants her to stay safe in one good place. The word “rooted” suggests stability, safety, and deep connection with family and friends. The phrase one dear perpetual place means a happy home, a peaceful family, and a steady life without chaos. Yeats hopes she will not wander from place to place. She will find happiness in a peaceful family and around friends.

So, in these lines, Yeats is praying for a stable, peaceful, and happy life for his daughter. He wants her to grow like a healthy tree that stands firmly in one safe, loving place.