[…] But patience, to prevent
That murmur, soon replies, "God doth not need
Either man's work or his own gifts; who best
Bear his mild yoke, they serve him best. […]
[…] His state
Is Kingly. Thousands at his bidding speed
And post o'er Land and Ocean without rest:
They also serve who only stand and wait."
John Milton's poem "On His Blindness" reflects on his struggle with losing his sight and questioning how to serve God in his condition. The poem uses various poetic devices, such as metaphor ("they also serve who only stand and wait"), alliteration ("Patience to prevent That murmur") and enjambment to convey emotions and themes of acceptance, faith, and the value of inner spiritual service.
On His Blindness
When I consider how my light is spent
Ere half my days in this dark world and wide,
And that one talent which is death to hide
Lodg'd with me useless, though my soul more bent
To serve therewith my Maker, and present
My true account, lest he returning chide,
"Doth God exact day-labour, light denied?"
I fondly ask. But Patience, to prevent
That murmur, soon replies: "God doth not need
Either man's work or his own gifts: who best
Bear his mild yoke, they serve him best. His state
Is kingly; thousands at his bidding speed
And post o'er land and ocean without rest:
They also serve who only stand and wait."
Explain how poetic devices create meaning in the poem. (APEX)
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theres not really one song that has the most poetic devices and if there is good luck trying to find it!!
personification
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metaphor
Similes