Fern Hill is a poem by Welsh poet Dylan Thomas, reflecting on childhood innocence and the passage of time. The speaker reminisces about his days spent at his family’s farm, Fern Hill, where he indulged in the joys of youth and the beauty of nature. The poem is filled with vivid imagery of the countryside, describing the golden days of summer and the carefree spirit of childhood. However, as the speaker grows older, he realizes that time is fleeting and that the innocence of youth cannot last forever. The poem conveys a sense of loss and nostalgia, as the speaker laments the passage of time and the inevitable march of age. Fern Hill captures the bittersweet beauty of growing up and serves as a poignant reminder of the fleeting nature of youth.
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