Poem - 4

The Thing of Beauty

This poem tries to perceive the world through language. The believes that there are
certain things which are beautiful and worth to be treasured. He points out the intransient
nature of beautiful things. These things leave a lasting impression on our mind.

The pleasure got by them is not momentary. They are very valuable as they provide peace
to human mind. Life is full of tribulations. Loss of faith and disappointment are the result of our
own making. beautiful things make life worthwhile as they lift the veil of gloom, finding way for
optimism and hope.

The poet names a few beautiful things which are simplest of things. These include sun
moon trees etc. even things like sheep daffodils, clear springs, musk roses growing in the wild
are things that give joy and happiness to the human heart. beauties of nature have an elixir of
life. It is like a precious gift from heaven.

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