The Force That through the Green Fuse Drives the Flower

Dylan Thomas's sound is certainly full of life, but his poems more often contemplate death and destruction. His poems are rarely understated or subtle and his imagery can be downright jarring, though always powerful. In addition to the interconnectedness of life and death, many of Thomas's poems reflect on time's power and inescapability. "The Force…" is a good example of Thomas being Thomas, but if you want to see even more, check out these little ditties: "Twenty-Four Years," "Do Not Go Gentle into That Good Night,"and "A Refusal to Mourn the Death, by Fire, of a Child in London." Enjoy?