Theme of poem life by Henry Van Dyke
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I think the theme of that poem is 'life'
No need to thank me btw
For human beings, failure is something that often makes our path obscure. But all it needs is a strong willpower and dedicated commitment to make that path easier assuaging the iffy notes. so here the protagonist is sanguine about his efforts that will see him through with an eagerly pace in search of his goal.Standing at the edge of predicament,it isn't a cakewalk to defy the odds and negativism all alone. So here the poet has urged his believers and well wishers to stand by his solidarity amidst all the huffs and puffs of derides. He knows a persistent effort is the need of the hour to see every obstacle off.
So no matter what happens he gotta pick himself up,dust himself off and buck it up along the journey to his goal while facing many adventures and bound by the lucre of the crown of victory. No matter what happens optimism is the ultimate panacea that makes him stand everytime he falls. Upon staying erect he hopes the end result will bring him all the fortune that he has ever looked for.