What are the tone and mood of this poem?
- The general tone of the poem is rather philosophical.
- At times the poem conveys a rather serious tone. On other occasions, the poet conveys the light, happy and gentle side of things where the river is likened to being a singer that dances along, a carefree nomad and tramp.
- The poet also injects a mysterious tone into the poem when he describes the river as having buried ‘little treasures’ deep down the riverbed.
- All six stanzas describe the different moods and facets of the river. The mood is contemplative, serious, deep and perceptive.
