Elegy in Autumn : $b In memory of Frank Dempster Sherman

"Elegy in Autumn: In Memory of Frank Dempster Sherman" by Clinton Scollard is a heartfelt poem from the early 1900s that honors the friendship between the poet and Frank Dempster Sherman, focusing on the themes of remembrance and grief. It examines the beauty of their past, especially their youthful days, and the impact of changing seasons as a way to show the passing of time. The poem reflects on cheerful memories of friendship, creative dreams, and a mutual appreciation for nature that shaped their bond. Scollard thinks back to times spent among the trees of Cambridge, enjoying nature in different seasons, working on artistic projects, and understanding the unavoidable separation as time goes on. Using meaningful images, the elegy captures the sharp feeling of missing a friend, sharing a mix of sadness and fondness as the poet comes to terms with the pain caused by loss within the beauty of autumn.