Themes:

• Death and Loss: The poem talks about Yeats' death and how it affects the world and people around him.
• The Power of Poetry: Auden says that poetry may not change events, but it stays alive and gives meaning to life.
• Human Frailty: The poem shows that even great poets like Yeats are human and face weakness and sickness.
• Legacy of a Poet: It highlights how Yeats' words and poetry live on in the minds of readers, even after his death.
• Suffering in the World: Auden describes the sadness and pain in the world but believes poetry can help people heal.