Question

Why does the poet call the sound of the rain as “refrain”?
Rain on the Roof

Answer 1

Answer:

In the poem, Rain on the Roof, seeing the rain, the poet refreshes his memories of the past. He is remembering his mother who is no longer alive. ... Seeing the rain and listening to the sound the rain drop is making while falling on the roof top, the poet feels that his mother is looking at him.

Answer 2

Explanation:

The poet refers to the sound or the patter of rain by this word refrain because this sound reminds him of his mother.As he listens to this sound he feels his mother's fond look on him . Whenever he listens to the sound of rain all his old memories come to his mind