In the context of the poem as a whole, the paradox in line 1, “In a dark time, the eye begins to see,” establishes the speaker’s understanding that Responses nature can offer solace for grief nature can offer solace for grief clarity can come in times of distress clarity can come in times of distress daylight can inflame conflicting emotions daylight can inflame conflicting emotions solitude can bring self-doubt solitude can bring self-doubt fear of death can fortify faith