_ Click on the line below to reread the poem via poets.org
www.poets.org/poetsorg/poem/nothing-gold-can-stay
- What do you think the author means in this poem? Not sure? Take a guess!
- Do you agree or disagree with this message?
- What example(s) can you use to support your opinion?
- How does this poem relate to The Outsiders (other than the fact that Ponyboy recites it on Jay Mountain)?