The use of imagery is of great necessity. The creative use of imagery is one important artistic feature of Lawrence’s poetry. By using imagery creatively

Lawrence can precisely convey the nature of things

illustrate an abstract concept

express his deep thoughts

deepen the theme of poems

add poetic flavor to a poem

contribute to the perfection of poems

make a poem more vivid and memorable

improve readers’ insight

expand the space of imagination

give readers a deep impression and strike a chord with the readers. Lawrence often uses such rhetorical devices as simile and personification in his poems

which can create concrete and distinct imagery and make readers better grasp what he wants to convey. By creatively using imagery

the related poems of Lawrence have achieved marvelous artistic effect.