Question

Summary of the poem confessions of a born spectator

Answer 1

In the poem, the poet talks about how people choose to opt for different sports in their lives or decide to become athletes. At the same time, he confesses that he is glad that he is neither a sportsperson nor an athlete.

The poet is always ready to share a drink or a meal with the athletes. In fact, he is just about ready to do anything but compete with them. He also ruses over the fact that zealous athletes play rough games without even caring for each other’s feelings.

Answer 2

Answer:

The poem 'Confessions of a Born Spectator', Ogden Nash talks about how people choose different sports in their lives or decide to become athletes.Though the narrator admires the talents of all athletes, he derives satisfaction from watching them, but does not wish to exchange places with them.