Psalm 142, verse 2: “No one cared…” This biblical verse applies perfectly to “In Tenbris,” a poem written out of desperation for the society in which Hardy lived. He expresses his pity and contempt for materialistic citizens and power-hungry rulers. Say no to plagiarism. Get a tailor-made essay on "Why Violent Video Games Shouldn't Be Banned"? Get an original essay The rhyme scheme is playful and simply happy (abab), something like a child's poetry. This lively rhyme scheme is in stark contrast to the poet's mood and the atmosphere of the poem. The pattern may reflect the optimism of society, which in reality is empty and full of pain. It is worth noting that each stanza ends with the word "here." It may be a cryptic attempt to tell the reader that he is not being noticed or "heard" (a homophone). Just as most readers would ignore the double meaning behind "here," society ignores Hardy's cries and warnings. The poem shows dusty/smoky images. Unlike sunny weather, dusty weather can symbolize an allusion. In dust or smoke we cannot see well and therefore we do not realize the reality of what is happening around us. The people of his society are blind and deceive themselves with their optimism. Perhaps this is the message he wishes to send to his readers. Images of wind and breeze symbolize how this happiness is temporary, like our permanence in this world. “They go cheerfully, they arrive cheerfully; their dust smokes around their career” The poet uses sarcasm as a unique way of expressing his feelings. He also underlines the gravity of the situation: "And my eyes do not have the vision to discern what is so clear to them." Hardy talks about the reason for their happiness and optimism. It implies that there is nothing to be happy about; these blind people see something that isn't there. “Their dawns bring lush joys, it seems their evenings are all that is sweet” indicates that lush joys have sexual implications. It is unlikely that the poet, being a man of nature, considers sex the ultimate sweetness. The people around him, it seems, feel like they are enjoying the best of their moments. It is Hardy who knows that there are things in life other than money, power and sex. There is nature that contains infinite elements waiting to be explored. Thomas Hardy is famous for his pessimistic poems; of course, extreme optimism would irritate him. Hence, a sense of hatred against the rulers can be seen in the poem. Rulers or elite classes give the impression that all is well in their kingdom, that their subjects together with themselves are happy and are having the best moments of their lives: “Everything is well with us” and “I Our times are blessed times." Their whole life (similar to ours) revolves around careers and new ideas for making money. In a busy life like this, they often forget to appreciate beautiful things like nature or religion: “Their dust smokes around their career.” Those (like the poet) who complain are crybabies. They complained even though everything was fine. “The Ruers should repent.” 'Ruers' is not an English dictionary word. The poet invented this word to reflect their invented stories about perfect lives. However, the poet implies that the only thing these rulers will be influenced by is Nature. When Nature “echoes the cries of many and strong,” they will realize how wrong they were to indulge in evil practices. Perhaps nature echoes natural disasters. The poet feels alone. As if he were the only one who recognized the causes of misery and pain. He alone is unhappy in a world of people.