Theme of "Spring"

I think the theme of the poem spring is often the idea associated with spring. Spring is a period full of newness and life. Hopkins says in the first line, "Nothing is so beautiful as spring...". The first line is indicative of the rest of the poem that has an optimistic tone. Words like "beginning","shoot","richness", and "blooms" speak of the birth of flowers and the change in the seasons and the optimism that comes with it. What I also found interesting was his religious references. Obviously, he is a Christian and I believe his reference with Jesus is to Easter and Christ's rebirth and renewal of life that coincides with spring. His last couple of lines are centered around Christ and I think he does this for a reason. Often during holidays we miss their true meaning. Hopkins leaves us with the importance of spring, Jesus.