‘Where are the songs of spring? Ay, where are they?

Think not of them, thou hast thy music too,’

a) What question does the poet ask here? Why?

b) What answer does the poet give?

c) What does the poet suggest by the phrase ‘songs of spring’?

a) Here the poet asked the question “where are the songs of spring season?” .The poet is asking this question as he ensures spring to show its songs (basically weather) which is opposite in nature with the autumn and calls spring to stay for a period of time as much as of autumn.

b) The poet answered it in a way of describing the song of the spring season is not long lasting weather. It doesn't create such an impact on nature as the way autumn does. He says that the music of autumn is more effective and long lasting than the spring. The images and the words which have been used to describe the scenic beauty and the nature of the autumn season it cannot be used for the spring season as it doesn't stay for such a long time as compared to autumn.

c) By the phrase ‘songs of spring’ the poet suggests the spring season to show its appearance and colors. Poet wants a comparison between autumn and spring and he actually taunts the spring season by saying that the season doesn’t have its own music or songs (beauty and traits) which can put into words and described for a long time. Whereas on the other hand, autumn has its own music and traits which have been put into words beautifully by the poet.