Appreciation of the “song of open

Road” poem.

• About the poem / poet and the title :- Song of the open
road is a poem by Walt Whitman. It is taken from the collection "Leaves of
Grass". It is written in 1856. It is an inspirational poem written in the form of
narration. Walt Whitman was an American poet, essayist and journalist. He is
often called the father of free verse. His poem 'O' Captain, My Captain' and his
poetry collection 'Leaves of Grass' are his remarkable literary works.
• The theme :- Freedom, joy of free life and optimism are the major
themes of this poem. Throughout the poem, the poet encourages the readers
to be true to themselves and live a free and enjoy the freedom of life. Although
his life is not free from obligations and troubles, he encourages everyone to
live their dreams, leaving the obstacles behind.
• Poetic style :- Whitman separates his poem into four separate
stanzas. With the exception of the first stanza, which contains only three lines,
the other stanzas contain four lines of verse. The poem utilizes free verse; the
lines are unrhymed. Figures of speech such as Alliteration, Metaphor,
Repetition and Paradox are impressive.
• Special features :- The poem is written in very simple and
effective language which is easy to understand. As it is written in a free verse,
there is no rhyme scheme. Length of the lines and stanzas are not equal.
Phrases like 'light-hearted' and 'querulous criticisms' are interesting. Imageries
such as constellations and brown colour are noteworthy..
• Message, values, morals in the poem :- The message
of positivity and optimism is spread through poem. Life is full of challenges .
We must face the difficulties and overcome them. We should never lose
confidence in any situation . The message of hope is spread.
• Your opinion about the poem:- My opinion is this poem
teaches us to be optimistic and happy. We have everything including freedom
and opportunities. It encourages us to enjoy the life in healthy and free world.
It motivates us to fill our heart with immense pleasure.
Appreciation of the “Indian Weavers”
poem
• About the poem / poet and the title :- Sarojini Naidu is
known as the Nightingale of India because of her poetry. ‘Indian Weavers’ is a
short poem written by Sarojini Naidu. The poem depicts the three types of
garment. The weavers weave at three particulars times of a day. The first
stanza of the poem represents the birth, the second stanza represents youth
and the last stanza death. These are the three important events in human life.

• The theme :- the cycle of life is the theme of the poem. It also
highlights the skills of Indian weavers. Poem explains three important events of
life i.e birth, marriage, and death. Different clothes and colours indicate
different moods.

• Poetic style/ device / language :- The poem is divided in

three stanzas of 4 lines each. The first line rhymes with the second, and the
third line with the fourth line in each stanza. The poem is in a question answer
format. The language of the poem is of everyday use. The use of poetic devices
like Alliteration, simile, and metaphor add pictorial effect.

• Special features :- The special feature about poem are Indian

weavers, who weave tirelessly at different times, while simultaneously
describing the three stages of human life, from birth to death, just as
the weavers weave from dawn tonight.

• Message, values, morals in the poem :- the message

being conveyed in the poem is the motion of life, where each stage is
characterised by unique emotion which lasts for a while before the next one
comes to take its place.

• Your opinion about the poem:- I like this poem for its simple
thought & artistic colourful presentation. The poem is a short poem packed
with imagery.
Appreciation of the “Inchcape Rock”
poem

• About the poem / poet and the title :- The poem' the
Inchcape Rock' written by a British poet Robert Southey. The poem is about
some treacherous rocks near the coast of Scotland. The title of the poem is
very suitable because the rock is a focal point of the whole poem.

• The theme :- The central theme of the poem runs around the
proverb ' As you sow, so shall you reap'. It is about the evil feeling of jealousy.
Abbot put the Inchcape Bell on a bouy to warn ships during storms. But Ralph,
a character in the poem is an example of jealousy that he doesn't like the
Abbot blessed by the sailors and wants to trouble him. So he cut the Bell. At
the end of the poem he himself falls in the pit dig by himself. When he sails
towards the Scotland the weather changes and due to the stormy sea he can't
see the secure place or coast to land. And at last he hears the sound of the
ringing the knell.

• Poetic style/ device / language :- The poem is in the form

of ballad. It tells a story. The poem is dramatic and narrative. There are
seventeen stanzas of four lines each. The poem follows the rhyme scheme
aabb. The poem consists of different figures of speech such as repetition,
alliteration, onomatopoeia, apostrophe, inversion etc.

• Special features :- The poet Robert Southey has used vivid words.
It creates mental pictures. The poem seems to be live pictures. The language of
the poem is easy to understand for the readers.

• Message, values, morals in the poem :- when we try

to trouble others, trouble first comes to us. The poem has the underlying
message that it is up to us whether we will have a better future or not.
Therefore, we should consider our actions and deeds carefully and plan
accordingly for a better future.
• Your opinion about the poem:- In my opinion, the poem is
timeless, as its relevance will never diminish. For as long as humans suffer from
vice of jealousy, this poem will keep reminding of its consequences.
 Appreciation of the “Have you earned
your tomorrow” poem

• About the poem / poet and the title :- Edgar Guest is

known as ‘people’s poet’ for his simple style and optimistic tone of writing. The
poem ‘Have You Earned Your Tomorrow’ is an inspirational poem. The poet
has made use of rhetorical questions to inspire and convey his ideas. This is an
unique and innovative style used by the poet. The title of the poem arouses
interest. Reference of common day-today activities instantly creates a
connection with this poem.
• The theme :- The theme of the poem is that whatever good
deeds we do today will definitely earn us are tomorrow. The poet
forces the readers to reflect upon their negative actions. The poem
makes the readers to sensitively think, ponder about their daily
activities.
• Poetic style/ device / language :- The poem is divided
into four stanzas of quatrains (four lines each). There are eleven
questions in the poem. It shows the unique style of the poem. The
rhyme scheme of the poem is aabb
• Special features :- A special feature about poem is use of visual
imagery. The other special features are the interrogative lines in which the
poem has been written and the repetitive sounds of “ay” in the first, second
and fourth stanzas, which add an element of unification in the poem.
• Message, values, morals in the poem :-
The message of the poem is that we earn a bright future because of
the good and kind actions that we do every day. We should be kind
to everybody always and everywhere. We must make each day of
our life meaningful.

• Your opinion about the poem:- I like the poem as it

contributes in improving the lives of others. It teaches compassion
kindness. The poet genuinely urges people to make others’ lives
better. It is truly an inspirational poem.
Appreciation of the “Father returning
home” poem
• About the poem / poet and the title :- The title of the
poem is 'FATHER RETURNING HOME' taken from “travelling in a cage”.
It is an autobiographical poem. This poem is written by 'DILIP CHITRE'.
He was celebrated as bilingual poet. He was a translator with a remarkable
work in Marathi and English. This poem shows generation gap between
father and his children.

• The theme :- Isolation, Alienation is the theme of this poem. When

the father comes home after a tiring day at work, there is no one to care for
him or engage him in conversation. His tragedy is not unique but one that is
seen commonly in big cities. In this teeming city he is friendless and at home
too this loneliness finds an echo.

• Poetic style/ device / language :-The poem has two

stanzas of twelve lines each. The tone is sad and dull. The language used is
contemporary. The poem does not have any rhyme. Simile, Alliteration,
Onomatopoeia are the figures of speech effectively used in this poem.

• Special features :- It is written in the form of a dramatic

monologue. The poet has made use of pictorial words to describe the pathetic
condition of the father. The vivid phrases help us visualize the picture of the
uncared father making his way home. For example, the father’s image on the
“train” with “soggy” clothes and a “black raincoat stained with mud” is a
defeated and sad visual.

• Message, values, morals in the poem :- The

underlying message of the poem generation gap in the modern age has
created disrespect for the elders. In spite of all the odds the father devote his
life for the children.

• Your opinion about the poem:-I like this poem for it’s real
and honest depiction of modern life. It is expressed from the perspective of
child through the observations of his father. Those recollections from the child
end with feelings of sympathy for the father.
Appreciation of the “Money” poem

• About the poem / poet and the title :- The poem

‘Money’ is written by William H. Davies, a Welsh poet, known as
the ‘Tramp poet’. After several years of a wandering life, he
published his volume of poems. Through this poem, the Poet has
showcased his self-experienced philosophy about money and
personal happiness.

• The theme :- The theme of the poem is the dual aspect of

money. A rich man has many false friends and he lacks true
happiness. Whereas a poor man has few friends who are true and
real. Thus, he is enriched with goodness and happiness.

• Poetic style/ device / language :-The poem consists of

five stanzas of four lines each. It has a simple narrative style.
Alliteration, Antithesis, Inversion, Simile, Onomatopoeia and
Repetition are the figure of speech used in this poem. The rhyme
scheme of the first four stanzas is abcb and of the last stanza is abab.

• Special features :- The poet has made use of vivid imagery.

For example, ‘wives hum, like bees’ . The language of the poem is
very simple which makes it easy to understand for the readers

• Message, values, morals in the

poem:- The message of the poem is that to experience true joy
and happiness one need not be rich and wealthy. It is not necessary
for the poor to become rich as necessary it is for the rich to become
poor. One can actually enjoy true happiness when one becomes
poor.

• Your opinion about the poem:- I like this poem

because it reveals the real worth of money. It also clarifies the false
and fake beliefs about the rich and the poor. Understanding the real
worth of people, true happiness and value of money in an early age
is actually a blessing. This poem certainly teaches a valuable life-
lesson to all.