There Will Come Soft Rain How do the details in the first half of the poem help convey its theme? They remind readers of the healing beauty of springtime, which might cause an end to the war. They frighten readers with images of what the world will look like after the war has ended. They reassure readers that everything will be okay because the seasons will still change. They help readers visualize the idea that spring will return, even if humans are not around to see it.