Ultimately, all human beings oppose to the undesirable idea of death. Nevertheless, nature has established that all forms of life have a timespan in which they exist. The speaker of the poem acknowledges the possibility for death and the obstacles that lay ahead. The “broken / seedhusks” demonstrate a phase during one 's life in which old age leads to the decay of one’s body (line 14-15). This representation of the decaying body creates a discouraging impression for old age. Yet, the speaker goes on to reveal that old people do not give in easily. The speaker states “the wind tempered / by a shrill / piping of plenty” referring to the old people’s perseverance as they are faced with harsh circumstances (line 16-18). Although old age can lead to awful and frightening health conditions, one must have the willpower in order to go on in
Ultimately, all human beings oppose to the undesirable idea of death. Nevertheless, nature has established that all forms of life have a timespan in which they exist. The speaker of the poem acknowledges the possibility for death and the obstacles that lay ahead. The “broken / seedhusks” demonstrate a phase during one 's life in which old age leads to the decay of one’s body (line 14-15). This representation of the decaying body creates a discouraging impression for old age. Yet, the speaker goes on to reveal that old people do not give in easily. The speaker states “the wind tempered / by a shrill / piping of plenty” referring to the old people’s perseverance as they are faced with harsh circumstances (line 16-18). Although old age can lead to awful and frightening health conditions, one must have the willpower in order to go on in