To An Athlete Dying Young

To An Athlete Dying Young
This Poem follows a traditional rhyme scheme. The main idea of this poem lies in celebrating youth and the accomplishments that were able to be achieved. The first stanza really paints a picture and presents the imagery of a joyful time in the athlete's career. This poem emphasizes that it's better to be have than a have-not and to have fame forever as a young and able man.