My heart leaps up when i behold a rainbow in the sky : So was it when my life began ; So be it when i shall grow old, or let me die! The child is father of the man ; And i could wish my days to be bound each to each by natural piety.
Analysis
Imagery and symbolism:
The rainbow symbolize hope, beauty and connection to nature Structure and Rhythm:
The poem is simple, lyrical structure and rhythm convey sense of innocence.
Tone: joyful
Irony and ambiguity:
Deep exploration of human experience inviting the reader to reflect on their own connection to nature and their past.
Language and literary devices :
Author use metaphor (comparing the child to his father) personification (addressing the heart) allusion ( to natural world)