The Lake Isle of Innisfree

"The Lake Isle of Innisfree" is a reflective poem by W.B. Yeats that expresses a deep desire for peace and escape from modern life's busyness. The poet longs to return to a tranquil, natural place—Innisfree—where he can find serenity and reconnect with nature. The poem captures feelings of longing, solitude, and the idealization of nature as a sanctuary. Through vivid imagery and rhythmic language, Yeats conveys the universal human wish for a personal retreat away from the chaos of everyday life, emphasizing the restorative power of nature and inner peace.