Explain the central theme of the poem To Autumn John Keats s - poem To Autumn is about the beauty abundance and calmness of autumn It shows how nature is full of life and prepares for the changes ahead The poet uses beautiful words to describe autumn as a season of ripeness and fulfillment Autumn s Abundance Autumn is full of fruits flowers and harvests He calls it the nbsp Season of mists and mellow fruitfulness The poet shows how nature gives everything in its season The apples are heavy on the trees The vines are full of ripe fruits The hazelnuts and gourds grow big and sweet Keats celebrates this richness and the gifts of nature Nature s Harmony The poet shows how autumn works with the sun to bring maturity to plants and fruits Autumn and the sun are like friends Together they help everything grow and become