Fern Hill, by Dylan Thomas, expresses how the author recalls and reflects on his youthful past. The purpose of writing this poem can be seen both celebratory and cautionary. I believe that it sends a message that is more celebratory. The author understands that he was just a child and it was only natural to behave in that manner. As a child he was reckless and though he was invincible ‘prince of the apple towns’ (line 6) and that he was a wonderful hunter and herdsman cause ‘the calves sang to my (his) horn, the foxes on the hills barked clear and cold.’ (line 15-16). As the author grew older he realized that God was powerful and we are just servants to him and that God took great mercy on him thro
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