Context of "O WHERE ARE YOU GOING! "

This is a symbolic and thought provoking poem.In this poem the poet has expressed two different approaches towards life.The reader is a pessimistic person who represent the people who are afraid of obstacles and barriers of the way.Whereas the rider is an optimistic person who represent the people who are least bothered by hindrances on the way to achieve glory and success.The poet wants to convey that we should not pay attention to the negative and discouraging opinions of others if we want to achieve greatness.