1.
What do the following phrases mean to
you?
(i) Humid shadows: The dark clouds that bring
rain and hover in the sky.
(ii) Starry spheres: The sky filled with stars.
(iii) What a bliss: A feeling of great happiness
or joy.
(iv) A thousand dreamy fancies into busy
being start: The sound of rain inspires
countless imaginations and thoughts in the
poet’s mind.
(v) A thousand recollections weave their air-
threads into woof: Memories from the past are
interconnected, forming a pattern like a
woven fabric.
2. What does the poet like to do when it rains?
When it rains, the poet enjoys lying on his bed
in his cottage. He loves to press his pillow and
listen to the soft patter of raindrops on the
roof. The sound of rain brings him immense
joy and peace.
3. What is the single major memory that
comes to the poet? Who are the "darling
dreamers" he refers to?
The major memory that comes to the poet is
of his mother, who used to watch over her
children lovingly before they slept. The
"darling dreamers" are the poet and his
siblings, who would dream peacefully under
their mother’s care.
4. Is the poet now a child? Is his mother still
alive?
No, the poet is not a child now. He is
reminiscing about his childhood. His mother is
no longer alive, but her fond memory lives in
his heart as he listens to the rain.
5. Do you like rain? What do you do when it
rains steadily or heavily as described in the
poem?
Yes, I like rain. When it rains steadily or
heavily, I enjoy sitting by the window,
listening to the soothing sound of the
raindrops, and sipping a warm drink.
Sometimes, I read a book or simply watch the
rain fall. It brings me peace and inspiration,
just like the poet experiences.