Brockley Coomb

In Brockley Coomb, Samuel Taylor Coleridge details his journey up a hill. This poem contains one stanza with sixteen lines. Although romantic poetry is normally not structured, Brockley Coomb follows this rhyme scheme: ABABCDCDEFEFGGHH. In the beginning of the poem, Coleridge points out that his assent to the top of the hill is sluggish. From time to time, he pauses his hike to take in all the beautiful wonders around him. Throughout the poem, Coleridge uses alliteration to depict the sounds that he hears during his hike. For example, he says “sweet songsters near/warble in shade their wild-wood melody” to represent the singing of birds (Coleridge 2-3). Also, he points out the unchanging voices of the birds that soothes and delights him during his assent. Unfortunately, the birds fly away because he startles them with the boisterous noises he has been making on his way uphill. As he
The tree growing out of the rock symbolizes hope and strength. Despite the obstacle, the tree manages to thrive and overcome the challenge. Coleridge continues his journey. Finally, he reaches the pinnacle of the hill. He is mesmerized by his surroundings. Towers, fields, and the sea meets his gaze. The enchanting scenery suddenly saddens him. Sobbing, he remembers a woman named Sara. He wishes Sara was with him. Sara could be a previous lover or someone close to his heart that was unable to hike up with him. Despite the majestic view right in front of him, his mood changes with the thought of Sara’s absence. Overall, Coleridge’s message to his readers is that nothing can replace the happiness love or companionship can bring into their lives. However, when someone loses someone dear to them, they must become strong in order to continue living their life without that person. They must also not lose hope. Soon enough, someone will come into their lives to bring them happiness through love or companionship