Loveliest of Trees, the Cherry Now Poem Summary

English Notes → Loveliest of Trees, the Cherry Now Poem Summary

In this poem, the poet describes the beauty and charm of cherry tree. The poet says that it is the loveliest of all trees. It is in full bloom. It is growing along the way that leads to forest. Its surroundings are so fascinating. It is covered with snow. It seems to be wearing white dress for celebrating Easter. The poet says that he is now seventy years old. He wants to be as young as twenty years old to enjoy the beauty of cherry tree. He then wishes to become fifty years old. But, even these fifty years are not enough to enjoy the amazing and matchless beauty of cherry tree. The poet desires to go to the woodland and see cherry covered with snow again and again.

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