#12

In the poem "Spring," the symbolism brings about the true point of the poem. At first glance, the poem seems to be about a spring day. The symbols, however, reveal a deeper meaning. The beauty of spring is a symbol of the innocence of childhood. The springtime is a time of new growth and new life and pure beauty. Everything is alive and vibrant during spring just as everything is in childhood. A child is innocent and unblemished by the trials and tribulations of everyday life. The poem is saying that innocence has an end just as spring does, but the innocence should be appreciated and enjoyed while it's still there. As a loss of innocence spoiled the Garden of Eden, so too does it spoil the life of a child.