The mood of the poet is that of

Ay_pels

1 year ago

D. helplessness

The mood of the poet in this poem is one of helplessness or resignation. The poet reflects on the passage of time ("O stealing time") and expresses frustration ("What strange design has thou my hopes to stay?") about how time delays or thwarts their hopes and desires. The mention of old age being wise and constant suggests a contemplative tone, but the overall sentiment leans towards a feeling of helplessness in the face of time's inevitability.