This is a poem about three phases of life. First phase being childhood the other phase as an adult and the final phase old age. The poem brings nostalgia and the reader must understand that no matter how rich or poor you are and with all the riches that comes with this world everyone ends up dying. It is not mostly a sad poem but there's an element of sadness in it but one must understand that it's a phase in life we must all pass through. This poem gives the readers an insight on the life of the protagonist from his birth and his death. Note that this poem portrays the importance and beauty of life.