marches on He wishes for his innermost self to continue resonating and being acknowledged like a timeless song that continues to be sung and appreciated The phrase On this high hill in a Year s turning adds depth to the sentiment The high hill could symbolize a place of reflection and elevation where one gains perspective and clarity A Year s Turning signifies the passage of time and being on this hill during that turning suggests a moment of reflection and contemplation as the seasons change These lines convey a poignant expectancy for the enduring significance of the poet's inner truth and emotions in the face of time's relentless passage Dylan Thomas captures the universal human desire for authenticity and the hope that despite the inevitable life changes some core truths and emotions will remain unwavering and continue to be celebrated just as the turning of the seasons is an unavoidable part of the natural world