The Second Coming

"The Second Coming" by W.B. Yeats is a poetic meditation on chaos and transformation. It suggests that society is in turmoil, resembling a world controlled by wild, beast-like forces. Yeats envisions the emergence of a new era, symbolized by a strange, ominous figure. The poem reflects on how old orders are breaking down and hints at a profound, possibly unsettling change ahead—akin to a new dawn that may not necessarily be positive. Overall, it explores themes of disorder, renewal, and the unpredictable nature of history and human destiny.