A Litany in Time of Plague

This poem happens to express the idea that nobody can escape death. It is inevitable. In a sense, this poem also explains that it is petty that we get to attached to things in this life for it is short and can easily be taken away by death in a literal or figurative sense. And finally, this poem expresses the idea that we must not fear death for we have the opportunity to be so much happier than what we are in this life we live on earth. I did think that this was the only poem so that is the one i read. The meaning to this poem is many. However, the meaning that i have come to understand is the meaning that death is a beautiful thing. No matter how painful or gruesome it may be. Death is the gateway to a better life for most of us. The plague swept through Europe, and though it was a terrible time where thousands of people died, it did help to make stronger European nations and gave them hope. They had the faith that their loved ones went on to better places and this allowed their spirits to be lifted against the tyranny of that time. The author's reason for writing this poem is to inspire his readers to take the same view on death. My favorite lines in the entire poem are lines 14 and 15 when he says "beauty is but a flower which wrinkles will devour.....". I like these lines because he is saying to his readers that they should never think that because something looks nice, it doesn't mean that we should fall for it because it could be deadly. Looks can be deceiving. That flashy item or person could be gilded and if you are not careful, surely it will be the death of you. Wait around a little bit and you shall see true colors. This is a lesson i have come to learn in this life.