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What is the central idea of the poem nothing gold can stay?

What is the central idea of the poem nothing gold can stay?

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  1. The poem “Nothing Gold Can Stay” emphasizes how impermanent everything in life is, from vigor and charm to life itself. Nothing that is truly perfect, rare, or beautiful, or more particularly nothing that is “gold,” can endure forever. In order to convey the superficial nature of life’s beauty, the poem artfully discusses how time affects nature.

     

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