Poems are more often ambiguous than other works because they typically work on a figurative and a literal level. The first option is correct.
Figurative language employs figures of speech to be more effective, persuasive, and impactful. Figures of speech include metaphors, similes, and allusions which provide readers new insights different from the ones conveyed with literal language.
"At any rate, " said the bachelor, collecting his belongings preparatory to leaving the carriage, "I kept them quiet for ten minutes, which was more than you were able to do."
If your looking for the word, minuscule, your best bet is to look somewhere where it had words related to size, since minuscule is another word for something small.
