Question

of late, eternal condor years
so shake the very heaven on high
with tumult as they thunder by,
i have no time for idle cares
through gazing on the unquiet sky.
and when an hour with calmer wings
its down upon my spirit flings-
that little time with lyre and rhyme
to while away- forbidden things!
my heart would feel to be a crime
unless it trembled with the strings.
what theme of the poem does the second stanza reveal?
adults long for the romantic indulgences of youth.
time moves quickly in fast-paced, adult lives.
people outgrow their need for romance.
adults have no interest in exploring the natural world.

Explanation:

The second stanza mentions "no time for idle cares" and the idea that taking time for "lyre and rhyme" (romantic, leisurely pursuits) feels like a "crime" unless the heart is actively engaged. This implies that in adult life (suggested by the contrast with the more carefree elements), time is moving quickly and there's a sense of busyness. The mention of "an hour with calmer wings" (a short, calm time) being something that's almost forbidden (as it's seen as a waste unless the heart is fully in it) points to the fast - paced nature of adult life where such calm, leisurely (romantic, in a sense of taking time for non - essential, beautiful things like "lyre and rhyme") moments are scarce because time is moving quickly.

Answer:

Time moves quickly in fast - paced, adult lives.