Question

Is there any symbolism or figurative language in this poem?

Hope abides; therefore I abide.
Countless frustrations have not cowed me.
I am still alive, vibrant with life.
The black cloud will disappear,
The morning sun will appear once again
In all its supernal glory.
- Sri Chinmoy

Answer 1

Any thing you see?

Answer 2

Not really. Do you see anything? I feel like there is something, but I don't see it. >_<

Answer 3

I would say that the Black CLoud and morning Sun is figurative language...

Answer 4

when u guys r finshed do u guys think u can help me

Answer 5

It's not like a real black cloud is going to disappear

Answer 6

I ask because I am going to write a Literary Essay about it.

Answer 7

Or that a real morning sun will appear

Answer 8

I believe it is just a state of being

Answer 9

What do you think?

Answer 10

Yes, I already have that part written down. Is there anything else you can spot?

Answer 11

"I am still alive, vibrant with life"

Answer 12

That is pretty straight forward

Answer 13

So ... ? What does it mean?

Answer 14

That the speaker is still alive and full of life?

Answer 15

Here is what someone else commented about it: "Tomorrow is another day, full of hope and possibility. Focus on that – on what you want – not on what you want to escape."

Answer 16

Yes.

Answer 17

I think it's Symbolism.

Answer 18

I think you could twist it into many ways because it is your own opinion.

Answer 19

"The author is saying that because he/she still has hope, he/she still believes things will get better."

Answer 20

Hmm... Okay, thanks! :D

Answer 21

It's not an author by the way, it's a quote I believe

Answer 22

You're welcome. ^_^

Answer 23

o_o Can a quote count as a poem? o_o

Answer 24

I don't know...lol

Answer 25

I don't think so.

Answer 26

XD Well, thanks anyways.

Answer 27

ǝɯoɔlǝʍ ǝɹ,noʎ :D