Question

Throughout the poem the poet explains the steps to kill a tree permanently. What's his actual intention, you think?

poem :- On killing a tree
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Answer 1

Answer:

The poet says that the act of killing a tree is a ceremonial task. The tree grows up consuming nutrients from the soil and absorbing sun, air and water and becomes stronger. A simple jab with a knife, or hacking and chopping cannot kill a tree, because the tree will regenerate.