Nothing Gold can Stay
by Robert Frost
Theme
The theme of this poem is to cherish your youth. The author developed this theme by explaining how the flowers change and rot over time.
Poetic Devices
Rhyme
"gold"(1) "hold" (2)
"flower"(3) "hour"(4)
"leaf"(5) "grief"(6)
"day"(7) "stay"(8)
In this poem, every two lines rhyme. The rhyming creates emphasis and rhythm to keep the reader intrigued.
Imagery
"Natures first green is gold"
This example of imagery describes the value of the plant while its young.
"Then leaf subsides to leaf"
This imagery describes the leaf changing over time (which relates to growing as a person).
"So dawn goes down to day"
This imagery helps explain that youth is not eternal and you get older and more mature. Once you are older, you will start to miss and remember your childhood.
Tone/Speaker's Attitude
The speaker is a bit solemn yet calm while explaining the topic.
Colors and Backround
In the background, the plants are gold which I thought was appropriate for this poem. I also used the color grey throughout this banner because it reflects a sad mood.