Question

Why in the life poem by henry van dyke the words youth and age are capitalised

Previous
Life
by
Henry van Dyke


Next

Let me but live my life from year to year,
With forward face and unreluctant soul;
Not hurrying to, nor turning from the goal;
Not mourning for the things that disappear
In the dim past, nor holding back in fear
From what the future veils; but with a whole
And happy heart, that pays its toll
To Youth and Age, and travels on with cheer.

So let the way wind up the hill or down,
O'er rough or smooth, the journey will be joy:
Still seeking what I sought when but a boy,
New friendship, high adventure, and a crown,
My heart will keep the courage of the quest,
And hope the road's last turn will be the best.

Answer 1

Answer: the youth or the teenage preparatory stage is emphasized in the poem

Explanation:

it is because it is said that we may live year from year growing up and all but while we are still the youth in this world we must live a happy heart live adventures, socialize and have tons of friendship and hope that it would be the best and a memorable one.