The poem "A Song" uses a consistent quatrain structure with a repetitive refrain that emphasizes a sense of longing and uncertainty. This structure reinforces the themes of loss and yearning, as each stanza echoes the sentiment of searching for what has been lost, mirroring the cyclical nature of love and time.
Use the poem "A Song" to answer the question.
In 1–2 sentences, explain a conclusion that can be drawn about the poem based on its structure.
A Song
by Paul Lawrence Dunbar
Thou art the soul of a summer’s day,
Thou art the breath of the rose.
But the summer is fled
And the rose is dead
Where are they gone, who knows, who knows?
Thou art the blood of my heart o’ hearts,
Thou art my soul’s repose,
But my heart grows numb
And my soul is dumb
Where are thou, love, who knows, who knows?
Thou art the hope of my after years—
Sun for my winter snows
But the years go by
‘Neath a clouded sky.
Where shall we meet, who knows, who knows?
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