Question

central idea of the poem rain on the roof ?

Answer 1

The poem tells us about the poet's sweet memories of the childhood.
The poet says that though the humidity in atmosphere is high and there is a feeling of thoughtful sadness, the gentle rain compensates it with the spirit of peace for the lonely night. The poet realizes how much joy and pleasure of sleep he can attain when his head presses against the soft pillow and he concludes the long day into a goodnight's rest. He can have a sound sleep like a small child in his cottage while listening to the gentle droplets of the rain falling on his rooftop.

While going through his memories , he remembers his mother. She used to admire her children when they were asleep. When the poet was in his early years, his mother would look at him and observe his innocence.
All this moves in the poet's thoughts while he still listens to the refraining melody of the raindrops.

Some memories are sweet and some bring sadness but the sound of raindrops is a bliss for the poet.
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Answer 2

Answer:

The central idea or theme of the poem “Rain on the Roof” is that the pattering of the rain on the roof gives the poet solace (comfort) and he is lost in many fancies. He dreams of his mother who loved him dearly. The rain provides him great happiness