Oliver Wendell Holmes wrote of the Fountain of Youth that he saw in his mind's eye. This poem is idealized because growing old is something no one can stop. It comes with time, yet it brings with it wisdom. This poem has many images that give a well-painted picture. The tone of the poem is eternal life and how everyone is searching for it and for youth.
The images in this poem are very vivid and lively. "Here dwells eternal spring" and "Here every leaf is in bud" paints the picture of a beautiful garden where nothing dies and everything is always in
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