Question

Why is the moon said to be flickering in the night in the poem ‘Trains’?

Answer 1

The moon is said to be flickering as its light decreases when covered by clouds and the moon becomes brighter upon being uncovered from the blanket of those clouds. In the backdrop, there is a sound of rumbling train that resembles the movement of an enormous creeping snake while sighted at the night under the consistently decreasing or increasing moonlight.

Answer 2

For 2 reasons:-

a) To provide a setting for the poem

b) When the trains moves past, The moon will be uncovered from the clouds and tall trees and appears as if it is flickering.