Question

Summary of the poem friends by abbie farwell brown

Answer 1

Friends' draws you into a natural paradise. It focuses on nature's beauty and discovering enjoyment through our senses in the form of a ballad. Abbie Farwell Brown explains the many different aspects of nature, such as the cool of the wind and the soft touch of the sun. The similes and repetitive rhyming, excites and interests the reader while using descriptive, emotive language, as found in the line, 'The sky is like a kind big smile, bent sweetly over me.' Aural imagery is also used to describe the pleasant feel of the wind, found in the line 'The wind comes stealing o'er the grass, to whisper pretty things.' Each stanza describes a specific element of nature, for example, the wind, the tree, the sunshine and a final description of all the emotions felt. The poem makes the reader feel calm, relaxed, meditative and at one with nature. I imagine floating softly along crystal clear water as I drift off to a deep sleep. The poet uses personification in 'Friends' as demonstrated in the lines, 'So many gentle friends are near, whom one can scarcely see. A child should never feel a fear, wherever he may be.' The persona of the poem, Abbie Farwell Brown helps readers to understand and appreciate our natural surroundings and explains that even nature can be a child's friend, giving them comfort and reassurance whenever they fear.

Body 2

'Nature's Way' is a gentle, tranquil and contemplative, narrative poem. Heidi Campbell uses her five senses as well as imagery to make you feel as if you are a part of the setting. This can be found in the following lines: 'Breathe the scent of nice fresh air, Feel the breeze within your hair' 'Smell the flowers with your nose', 'Hear the buzzing of the bees', 'Watch a gentle cold stream flow.' The soothing, peaceful language forms a beautiful mental image. 'Nature's Way' uses smooth, song-like lyrics to allow a flowing, melodic style of rhyme. 'Nature's Way' creates rhythm by adding alliteration: 'When altogether all seems sound'. When reading this poem I feel serene and at ease, this is enhanced by the rhythmic couplets, as shown in these lines, 'Upon a nice mid-spring day, Let's take a look at Nature's way, Breathe the scent of nice fresh air, Feel the breeze within your hair.' Metaphorical language is used to express the overall emotion felt towards the calm, natural surroundings, 'And listen to Nature tell her tale....'

Conclusion

In conclusion, the poems 'Friends' by Abbie Farwell Brown and 'Nature's Way' by Heidi Campbell evoke strong feelings in the reader. The poets use poetic techniques as well as descriptive, evocative language which enhance the reader's experience of the natural beauty of the world. The techniques used in these poems create a sense of oneness with nature and the reader feels connected to the landscape.

Answer 2

Answer:

in the poem friends how does the child feel lying under the tree?