Here is the answer. The new Deal run into trouble during FDR's first term because of the opposition from courts <span>who thought that FDR's programs were threatening the balance of power and in some cases was unconstitutional. Hope this answers your question. Have a great day!</span>
The "inward eye" refers to the mind recalling an image. He's saying that while he lays on his couch he sees the daffodils in his mind; using his memory of what he had seen.