Poem |The Rain| W.H Davies
I hear leaves drinking rain; I hear rich leaves on top Giving the poor
beneath Drop after drop.
Tingling they hear, and know It is the rain they drink, And they are
better for The liquid coming in.
Thus in this world, though we May be of lowly sort, The drops of
kindness fall And make the heart a court.
Summary:
In "The Rain," W.H. Davies uses the image of leaves drinking rain to reflect on the theme of
kindness and its impact. The poem begins with the speaker listening to the sound of rain falling
on leaves. The rich leaves on top receive the rain first, and the drops eventually reach the poorer
leaves beneath. This image symbolizes the flow of kindness and how it benefits all, regardless of
their status.
Davies suggests that just as rain nourishes and refreshes the leaves, acts of kindness improve and
uplift individuals, even those who may be in less fortunate circumstances. The poem conveys a
message about the equality of kindness, noting that it can have a positive effect on everyone,
making the heart feel enriched and valued.
I hear leaves drinking rain; I hear rich leaves on top Giving the poor
beneath Drop after drop.
Tingling they hear, and know It is the rain they drink, And they are
better for The liquid coming in.
Thus in this world, though we May be of lowly sort, The drops of
kindness fall And make the heart a court.
Summary:
In "The Rain," W.H. Davies uses the image of leaves drinking rain to reflect on the theme of
kindness and its impact. The poem begins with the speaker listening to the sound of rain falling
on leaves. The rich leaves on top receive the rain first, and the drops eventually reach the poorer
leaves beneath. This image symbolizes the flow of kindness and how it benefits all, regardless of
their status.
Davies suggests that just as rain nourishes and refreshes the leaves, acts of kindness improve and
uplift individuals, even those who may be in less fortunate circumstances. The poem conveys a
message about the equality of kindness, noting that it can have a positive effect on everyone,
making the heart feel enriched and valued.
