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What image does the poet use to describe the beautiful bounty of the earth?
What image does the poet use to describe the beautiful bounty of the earth?
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The poet uses the image of 'an endless fountain of immortal drink' to describe the beautiful bounty of the earth. The earth, like a fountain, pours unto us numerous beautiful things like the sun, the moon, flowers, rivers and greenery .We are fortunate to enjoy all these beautiful things like the nectar ,the immortal drink to quench our thirst for seeking pleasure and live a beautiful life without any grudge.
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