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What is the theme of the poem The Old Pond?

What is the theme of the poem The Old Pond?

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  1. This haiku’s theme is immediately apparent since it opens with a calm picture of an ancient pond, implying tranquilly. A frog suddenly splashes in, breaking the stillness and making a ripple effect of movement and sound. The transience of tranquilly, the incursion of change, or the rising of consciousness can all be symbolised by this juxtaposition.

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