Ode to the West Wind Ode to the West Wind, written by Percy Shelley, was composed on a day when the weather was unpredictable and windy. The poem reflects the mood of the weather and expresses Shelley’s desire for creativeness and intellect. The first section of the poem focuses on the description of the colorful autumn leaves being stirred by the wind. The line " Wild Spirit, which art moving everywhere; Destroyer and preserver." shows …showed first 75 words of 264 total…

…showed last 75 words of 264 total…section presents the resolution to Shelley’s desire to be effected by the wind by Shelley letting go of his self-control and allowing himself to be an instrument of the wind. He shows this by saying, " Make me thy Lyre". Shelley views his newfound relationship with the wind as being a rebirth of creativity and intellect and ultimately gains the gifts he set out to find from being open to the west wind. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography**