what is the theme of the poem

The theme of a poem is the overarching abstract idea or ideas being examined in the poem. It is the lesson or message that the writer or artist wants to convey. Themes can vary across poems and can cover a wide variety of topics such as love, nature, identity, and society. Some examples of themes in poems include love can tear people apart, sometimes love needs room to grow over time, and we must be true to ourselves. To determine the theme of a poem, one should examine the reflections and other features in the poem such as the structure, sounds, word choice, and any poetic devices throughout the poem.