What does crossing the bar mean in the poem crossing the bar?
What does crossing the bar mean in the poem crossing the bar?
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In the poem “Crossing the Bar”, crossing the bar actually means the transition from life to death. The poet wanted to symbolize the final journey everyone has to face. One has to cross the bar of their life to reach the afterlife and finally meet the “Pilot” meaning God.
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