Summer Rain
This poem describes the feeling of happiness and ease that summer rain presents the narrator with. “Summer rain” can be described as very simple in its structure; however, the simplicity of its structure does not set any significant difficulty in rendering all the incredible emotions which summer rain may present a person with. This poem is a lyric description and celebration of nature’s beauty, and the effect it produces on the narrator. The author chooses to personify the Sky addressing it as a mighty father. It is probably done to encourage the audience to think about the superiority and grandeur of the Universe and show humanity the importance of a respectful attitude toward it. The significance of the image of Father is also in encouraging people to think about their origin. In addition, the poem is probably aimed to show the way interaction with nature as our source of life is important in overcoming the daily hardships of life and forgetting about them. In the conclusion of the poem, we read that the narrator finds peace and is calmed down from one’s every anxiety due to the happiness to feel summer rain and watch its beauty. The poem applies a row of graceful wordings and refined language figures.
Rainbow
This poem tells about the excellence of nature and the Creator over human beings. It encourages thinking over the very essence of life. The poem raises philosophic issues related to the meaning of life. Its figurative language inspires me to feel impressed by the mightiness of God. It also shows God as a loving person who created the Earth in such a way that might be pleasant and interesting for people to explore. The poem is full of refined language means and figures which significantly add to the impact it has on the reader; its language can be described as exciting and touching as a result.
Compare and Contrast Analysis of the Two Poems
Comparing the poems “Summer rain” and “Rainbow”, a row of vivid similarities along with significant differences can be observed. First of all, discussing the poems’ style it should be said that it is rather similar. In both of them, the reader can observe the excellence of nature and its inspiring perfection. Both poems can be acclaimed as a vindication and celebration of nature and its Creator. However, the second poem is more religiously inspired.
As to the tone of the poems under consideration, it may be said that the tone of “Rainbow” is more enthusiastic and praising, whereas the tone of “Summer rain’ can be described as very calm, steady and relaxed. Both poems demonstrate a respectful attitude to nature and the Creator which can be well noticed in their tone.
Finally, addressing the themes of the poems is may be said that they both feature similar themes. The poems greatly focus on nature and its celebration along with the praise of the One behind nature.
In conclusion, the two poems under consideration can be acclaimed as dignified pieces from Native American poetry with its main features of a celebration of nature and the encouragement to value every natural manifestation around us including rain, rainbow, the sky, the earth and so on. Both poems suggest the idea that humans are children of God and encourage addressing him with praise and glory.