What image of heaven does the poem, ‘Heaven, If You Are Not Here On – InterviewSolution

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1.	What image of heaven does the poem, ‘Heaven, If You Are Not Here On Earth’ create?
Answer» According to the speaker, the poem creates a mesmerizing image of heaven which is reflected in the description of pristine nature created by the poet. There are roaring streams leaping down from the top of the hills. The waves come rolling across the seas carrying surf at their edges. The tender rays of sunlight falling on the vast expanse of green forests and the gentle sun warming up the earth enhance the beauty of the Earth, creating an image of Heaven on earth. The splendour of harvest and the pleasant moonlight that bathes the earth make it all the more heavenly.

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