Question

LIFE, believe, is not a dream
So dark as sages say;
Oft a little morning rain
Foretells a pleasant day.
Sometimes there are clouds of gloom,
But these are transient all;
If the shower will make the roses bloom,
O why lament its fall ?
Rapidly, merrily,
Life's sunny hours flit by,
Gratefully, cheerily,
Enjoy them as they fly !
What though Death at times steps in
And calls our Best away ?
What though sorrow seems to win,
O'er hope, a heavy sway ?
Yet hope again elastic springs,
Unconquered, though she fell;
Still buoyant are her golden wings,
Still strong to bear us well.
Manfully, fearlessly,
The day of trial bear,
For gloriously, victoriously,
Can courage quell despair!
explain the metaphor in the following line:
1. oft a little morning rain Foretells a pleasant day
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2. sometimes there are clouds
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3. ...the shower will make the roses bloom
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4. life's sunny hours flit by
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Answer 1

Ans. 1.  'morning rain' is a metaphor for initial troubles. When we face problems in the beginning of any venture they are indicative of good 'pleasant day' that will follow.

Ans 2. 'Clouds of gloom' symbolize confusion or darkness that surrounds us. Like a cloud obstructs the sun rays confusion leads to lack of clarity.

Ans. 3 'Little shower' is a metaphor for difficulties and blooming of rose signifies the good that visibly comes in our life having faced those difficulties.

Ans 4. 'Sunny hours' is the metaphor for happy moments in our life. (The poet says that they always pass swiftly.