The Wild Swans at Coole

By Yeats W. B. (William Butler)

"The Wild Swans at Coole" is a poem about the passage of time and the beauty of nature. The speaker observes a group of swans flying in their regular patterns and wonders if their youth and beauty will also fade away like his. He reflects on the changes that have occurred in the 19 years since he first saw the swans and realizes that he too has grown older. The poem ends with a sense of longing and a reminder to appreciate the present moment.