Explain the significance of larks flying upwards in the poem “Easter Wings.”

Or, Why and for what purpose does Herbert wish to fly in the poem “Easter Wings”? 

Or, Why does Herbert wish to fly in the poem “Easter Wings”? 

In “Easter Wings” (1633), George Herbert (1593-1633) uses the idea of flying like larks to show his desire to become close to God. He wants to rise above his sin and suffering. He also wants to feel the joy of devotion by flying close to God.

The Reason for Wanting to Fly: At the beginning, Herbert says that God created man in “wealth and store.” This means God created man as happy and blessed. But they lost everything by sin. As a result, they became “most poore”—spiritually weak and low. Herbert also talks about his own sin and suffering. He faced pain, sadness, and shame from a young age. So, he wants to fly out of his suffering and sin.