Analyze the following poem.

The Trees
by Philip Larkin

The trees are coming into leaf
Like something almost being said;
The recent buds relax and spread,
Their greenness is a kind of grief.
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In the poem “The Trees” by Philip Larkin, the narrator reflects on the beauty of nature but also conveys a sense of sadness and grief. Throughout the poem, the trees symbolize the journey of life, in all its beauty and sorrow. The “recent buds” represent new beginnings and the fragility of life. The narrator acknowledges that life can be both beautiful and sad, as the “greenness” conveys both joy and grief. The poem, ultimately, conveys the sadness of life but also the hope that it can bring.
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