Nature motif
Many of Naidu's poems draw inspiration from nature, depicting various aspects of the natural world. For example, in her poem "Autumn Song," Naidu describes the season of Autumn using beautiful imagery. For example, she describes how there is "a golden storm of glittering sheaves of fair and frail and fluttering leaves."
Autumn
In her poem "Autumn Song," Naidu depicts the season as somewhat problematic. Although beautiful, the season reminds the speaker of loss and loneliness, making her feel "sad and alone." For the speaker, this season symbolizes the loss of her dreams and the difficulty of remaining where she is.
Dreams
Dreams are a key motif, present in many of Naidu's poems. For example, in "Autumn Song," the speaker mourns the loss of her dreams. In "Cradle Song," the speaker is a mother who is singing lullabies to her children, encouraging good dreams and happiness.
Sarojini Naidu
Naidu herself has long been a symbol of female independence and equality, due to the fact she was the second woman to become the President of the Indian National Congress. She was referred to as "The Nightingale of India," and has symbolic significance to women around the world.
Indian Bangles
In her poem "The Bangle Sellers," Naidu describes Indian bangles, which are a key symbol about the stages and hardships of life. The bangles are colored differently, with each representing a different stage in a woman's life. The bangles symbolize various attributes including fertility, wisdom, independence, and success.
