Lamentable Ode by Albert Ponting

Series: The Collected Poems of Dylan Thomas, The New Centenary

Dylan Thomas

The poem explores themes of mortality and the passing of time, with a focus on the speaker's emotional state as they reflect on their own demise. The tone is melancholic and introspective, with a sense of inevitability that pervades the language and imagery. The use of metaphor and simile creates vivid and powerful descriptions of the natural world, which serves to underscore the transience and fragility of human life. The poem's structure and rhythm contribute to its musical quality, drawing the reader into the speaker's emotional landscape.... AI Generated Content

~1946 CE

Available in: English