Leisure
-William
Henry Davies
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Leisure
What is this life
if, full of care, We have no time to
stand and stare. No time to stand
beneath the boughs And stare as long
as sheep or cows. No time to see,
when woods we pass, Where squirrels hide their nuts in grass. No time to see, in
broad day light, Streams full of
stars, like skies at night.
A poor life this is
if, full of care, We have no time to
stand and stare.
[William Henry
Davies]
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অবসর
এ
জীবন কিসের, যদি
দুশ্চিন্তায় ভরা, দাঁড়িয়ে
দেখারও সময় আমাদের নেই তো ধরা। গাছের
শাখায় দাঁড়িয়ে থাকার সময়ও নাই, ভেড়া
কি গরুর মতো চেয়ে রবো সে উপায় নাই। সময়
নেই দেখার, যখন
বন পেরিয়ে যাই, কাঠবেড়ালি
কোথায় ঘাস মাঝে বাদাম লুকায়। সময়
নেই দেখার, দিনের
আলোর মাঝে, নদীগুলো
তারায় ভরা, যেন
রাতের আকাশে।
এ
জীবন বড়ই দরিদ্র যদি দুশ্চিন্তায় ভরা, দাঁড়িয়ে
দেখারও সময় আমাদের নেই তো ধরা।
[উইলিয়াম হেনরি ডেভিস]
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Read the poem and answer the following questions:
- Who
wrote the poem Leisure?
Answer: Leisure was written by William Henry Davies. - What
is the main theme of the poem?
Answer: The poem emphasizes the importance of slowing down to appreciate the beauty of nature. - What
does the poet say people do not have time for?
The poet says people do not have time to stand, stare, and admire nature. - What
animals are mentioned in the poem?
Answer: Sheep, cows, and squirrels are mentioned in the poem. - How
does the poet describe the streams?
Answer: The poet compares the streams to the night sky, saying they are "full of stars." - What
message does the poem convey?
Answer: The poem urges people to slow down and take time to appreciate the beauty of the world around them. - What
literary devices does the poem use?
Answer: The poem uses imagery, repetition, and metaphor to convey its message. - What
is the tone of the poem?
Answer: The tone of the poem is reflective and contemplative. - What
does the poet suggest about a life that is "full of care"?
Answer: The poet suggests that a life filled with worries and responsibilities is incomplete if one does not take time to appreciate nature. - What
does the illustration accompanying the poem depict?
Answer: The illustration shows a person standing in a peaceful rural setting with a cow, a sheep, and trees. - How
does the poem encourage mindfulness?
Answer: The poem encourages mindfulness by reminding readers to pause and enjoy simple moments in nature. - What
effect does repetition have in the poem?
Answer: Repetition reinforces the poem’s central idea and makes it more impactful. - How
does the poem relate to modern life?
Answer: The poem critiques the fast-paced nature of modern life and encourages people to slow down. - Why do
you think the poet chose nature as the focus of the poem?
Answer: Nature represents peace and simplicity, which contrasts with the hurried lives of people. - How
can we apply the lesson from Leisure in our daily lives?
Answer: We can set aside time to appreciate nature, avoid constant busyness, and find joy in small moments.