The imagery of the state of things
The poet’s description of his feelings about the imperfect world and the dodgy state of things depicts a sense of sight to readers. The poet says:
“I’m sick to death of seeing
this dodgy state of things, and alienated too
from all attachments in this so the unperfect world,
those sky-flowers falling furiously.”
Color
Autumn's color in yellow enhances the reader's vision, thus creating a sense of sight imagery. The poet writes:
“Autumn came next
costumed in yellow
radiating fulness and good
fellowship, a sickle
in his hand, to reap
the ripe yield of the earth.”
Crawling
Using imagery, the Bargemen's unwillingness to bend their force against their face is best brought out. The poet says,
“With crooked crawling Steps at an uncouth Pace,
And backward yode, as Bargemen wont to fare
Bending their force contrary to their face,
Like that ungracious Crew which feigns demurest Grace.”
