“As I list to this refrain.”What kind of refrain is the poet referring to?
Answers
The poet is referring to the sound of rain and raindrops that fall on the rooftop which brings old memories of the past and specifically of his mother who is no longer live.
Explanation:
The repeated sound of rain and raindrops that fall on the roof of the poet’s room, reminds him of his mother who is not alive.
She loved him a lot and he still remembers that his mother used to let him sleep till day and have sweet dreams. He feels like his mother is looking at him when he hears the song made up of raindrops. Hence, this sound brings him old memories of his mother.
Answer:
The word "Refrain" here is referring to the pitter-patter sound of the raindrops that fall on his roof top which brings his old memories of his mother, who used to tuck him in the cosy bed beneath her arms. The poet's mother is not there anymore but her thoughts still haunt him.