I heard a thousand blended notes,
While in a grove I sate reclined,
In that sweet mood when pleasant thoughts
Bring sad thoughts to the mind.
To her fair works did Nature link
The human soul that through me ran;
And much it grieved my heart to think
What man has made of man.
Through primrose tufts, in that green bower,
The periwinkle trailed its wreaths;
And 'tis my faith that
faith that every flower
Enjoys the air it breathes.
The birds around me hopped and played,
Their thoughts I cannot measure:-
But the least motion which they made
It seemed a thrill of pleasure.The budding twigs spread out their fan
To catch the breezy air,
And I must think, do all I can,
That there was pleasure there.
If this belief from heaven be sent,
If such be Nature's holy plan,
Have I not reason to lament
What man has made of man?
C. Think and answer.
1. What do you think was the mood of the speaker initially? Give examples
from the poem to justify your answer. Is there a change in his mood at
the end of the poem?
2. Pick words or phrases that create the impression of nature being full of
variety and harmony.
3. The poem can be a good source of inspiration for artists. Do you agree? Give reasons to support your answer.
Answers
Answer:
1) At first he was very happy. This is revealed in th first 2 lines..At the end of the poem the poet is very sad because humans are killing nature as well as humans...This is revealed in last lines
2)Through primrose tufts, in that green bower,
2)Through primrose tufts, in that green bower,The periwinkle trailed its wreaths;
2)Through primrose tufts, in that green bower,The periwinkle trailed its wreaths;And 'tis my faith that
2)Through primrose tufts, in that green bower,The periwinkle trailed its wreaths;And 'tis my faith thatfaith that every flower
2)Through primrose tufts, in that green bower,The periwinkle trailed its wreaths;And 'tis my faith thatfaith that every flowerEnjoys the air it breathes.
2)Through primrose tufts, in that green bower,The periwinkle trailed its wreaths;And 'tis my faith thatfaith that every flowerEnjoys the air it breathes.The birds around me hopped and played
3)Yes..It's a good source of inspiration to artist..From this inspiration they can create good things using the theme of the poem.......