... it should "burn and rave at the close of day" which means to "bitch and whine" at the end of his life instead of giving up, according to Linda Sue Grimes a classic poetry aide. This poem is written in the form of a villanelle, and the purpose of this is to get a simple message across using repetition and few rhymes. Also, in ... ...

• Word Count: 974
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School