There are many images used in the poem The Voice of the Rain which we will discuss as follows:

1. Voice of the Rain: The very title of the poem contains an image i.e. voice. The word voice is normally associated with humans. However in the poem voice depicts the sound produced by the falling rain droplets. So, the poet imagines as if the rain is singing.
2. Soft-falling Shower: It refers to the rain droplets which are falling gently and smoothly. The make very little sound which seems to be a song to the poet.
3. Poem of the Earth: Poet imagines rain as the poem of earth because it showers gently making very pleasant sound. It seems to the poet as if the rain is singing.
4. Heaven: Heaven here means sky.

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The title of the poem is quite significant. It depicts the imaginations of the poet. He is comparing the rain and its significance to the poetry and the significance of the poetry. According to the poet, he once asked the rain what it is which replied that she is the “Poem of the Earth”

So, the whole poem is about the poetry. The voice of the rain is nothing but the poetry which brings life and prosperity on the earth. Similarly, the poem also hold important position among society. It brings awareness among the people.

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The central idea of the poem The Voice of the Rain is that both rain and poetry hold a significant position on the earth. The rain originates from the bottom of the seas In the form of water vapours. The rise to the sky and from there they fall down on the earth and help the life to exist and flourish.

Similarly, the poetry originates from the heart of the poet and goes to different people who appreciate and criticize it. But in the end, love comes for the poet from all the directions.

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The rain benefits the Earth in several ways. First it is a continuous process which goes on for eternity. The water evaporates from the sea to sky. From there it falls down in the form of small droplets.

They help the seeds germinate, trees to become green, grow up and bear fruits. The rain also takes away drought and dust (pollution) from the earth. It keeps the land wet and fresh.

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Walt Whitman, an American Poet is the writer of the poem The Voice of the Rain.

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