How does the author use irony to develop the theme of the poem? Cite evidence from the
text to support your response.

i claim you tobemy lord

“asleep in his bed” is personified.

"valley of salt tears" and "dark, deep and foggy" are two images used to establish a mood of uncertainty and regret. this imagery is made up of sensory appeals to brings up   theological concerns of sin and retribution.

they conjure up the human   uncertainty about the divine and its relationship to the world.