The Wild Swans at Coole

"The Wild Swans at Coole" by W.B. Yeats reflects on aging and change through the imagery of a flock of swans at Coole Park. The poet observes the swans, which remain graceful and free, symbolizing endurance and the passage of time. Though the landscape and his own life have shifted, the swans’ elegance endures, offering a sense of continuity amid change. The poem blends nostalgia with acceptance, capturing a moment of reflection on the transient nature of life, beauty, and identity.