Leisure, - W.H. Davies

The poem Leisure by W. H. Davies is very simple and short poem published in 1911. The poem carries deep theme of robotic life of modern man. The simplicity and beauty of the poem gives readers an idea that how simple things have deep effects on live of a person. How people miss simple activities of natural world and engage into robotic life. The robotic and busy routine have spoiled the peace of modern man. The poet prefers animals who enjoy natural beauty but modern man has no time to look at natural beauty. William Henry Davies (3 July 1871[a] – 26 September 1940) was a Welsh poet and writer, who spent much of his life as a tramp or hobo in the United Kingdom and the United States, yet became one of the most popular poets of his time. His themes included observations on life&hardships, the ways the human condition is reflected in nature, his tramping adventures and the characters he met. He is usually classed as a Georgian Poet, though much of his work is not typical of the group in style or theme.