write the summary of the poem'Life'by Henry Van Dyke.Not less than 200 words
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Henry Van dyke was a visionary American author. His poem “life” describes life taking on life in its truest form, an adventure.
In this poem life is an described not as an entity but as an experience, one that should be lived with courage ,dedication, without hurry and with a clear sense of purpose that drives the mind and soul.
Van dyke encourages us to let go of all that has been lost in the past as well as all the uncertainty the future holds. He tells us to embrace the present with happiness which nourishes the young and the old and gives us to embark on this journey with a smile on our face
Whatever situation life throws at us, it's the journey that should be joyous, for it teaches us to grow and live.Our imagination should have the innocence and fearlessness of childhood, seeking out new friendships, new adventures and new experiences which enrich us.
He encourages us to have faith and determination in our hearts as we take on this beautiful journey and have eternal hope that our story ends joyously.
To me this poem is beautiful and inspiring but also idealistic. One cannot help but be charmed by his childlike hope and absolute faith in the abilities of a warm heart and an able mind.
Henry Van Dyke is one of the greatest American short story writers and poets, who has excelled the act of writing delicately soothing and infallibly inspiring poems and the poem ‘Life' is undoubtedly one of his literary gems.
This poem as an apogee of soulful embarkment on the quest of self-revival from the morose beats of dullness has a very deep and clairvoyant meaning held within it and this is evident from the very beginning of it.
Summary:- 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.
A great inspiring poem indeed. :