The word with a negative connotation is discouraging.
When someone is discouraged, they are dispirited, disheartened, and with a lack of enthusiasm; this has a negative implication.
All other options have positive connotations, except maybe bulb, which is pretty neutral.
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I’m assuming a country spending more money even though they are aware of how much debt they have (?)
Well, the poem evolves around settings such as twilight, dusk, fire, plants, and birds. I would personally say the meaning behind it could vary between physically dark occurrences that aren't viewed as a true form! ( if ya get what I'm sayin)
