He did not have a strong bond with his countrymen nor did he despise his enemy. He joined the war simply because of his love of flying, as shown in lines 11 and 12 of the poem “A Lonely Impulse of Joy Drove to this tumult in the Clouds” (Yeats, 1919, p. 1046). Ultimately, it seems the aviator has surrendered to his fate, and subsequent death in flight, with the final two lines of the poem "A waste of breath the years behind - In balance with this life, this death". (Yeats, 1919, p. 1047). The poem is very well written and has a mood and meter that effectively contributes to the meaning and attitude of the poem. This is important, for the meaning of the poem; the contemplation of life and death, for most, would be extremely dramatic; however, for this aviator it appears he feels abandoned and detached reflecting his life and ultimately his death. Yeats skillfully uses rhyme, meter and alliteration throughout the poem "An Irish Airman Foresees His Death", which ultimately adds depth and connection, leaving a lasting impression on the reader.