Hi! I just read the poem and I think that the implied theme is to grateful for the things you have, stay positive and live a happy life.
(This is what I got out of the poem, but if it is incorrect I'm sorry! :(
What is the implied theme of the poem October by Paul Laurence Dunbar
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Themes are usually expressed in single words or short phrases, not winding sentences with multiple ideas!
I don't think gratefulness has any part in this, but I think "If…" gets close with the last part of his guesswork. "Enjoy every moment in life" is what I'd say is the overall, implied theme here.
I hope you read more by Dunbar. He was an amazing and prolific writer!
https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poets/paul-laurence-dunbar
I don't think gratefulness has any part in this, but I think "If…" gets close with the last part of his guesswork. "Enjoy every moment in life" is what I'd say is the overall, implied theme here.
I hope you read more by Dunbar. He was an amazing and prolific writer!
https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poets/paul-laurence-dunbar