- Amidst killer speeds, I stand- Unit-2, Lesson-3(2)
Poem- The Traffic Police
The theme of the poem is the sense of duty and responsibility of traffic police. The poet says the life of the traffic police is in jeopardy when he is on the road. Still, he performs his duty with utmost care and sincerity. The main duty of traffic police is to control the movement of people and vehicles on the road. He boldly overcomes obstacles like headaches, earaches, and noisy or dusty environments. He takes risks of his own life to ensure people’s safety.
- Blow, blow thou winter wind- Unit-4, Lesson-2(2)
The short song from William Shakespeare’s play “As You Like It”
Love and friendship are the two important demands of human life. Life becomes unlivable in their absence. But true love and friendship are rare in the society. So a love-sick seeks love and friendship in the lap of nature at the end.
- I love to rise in summer morn- Unit-5, Lesson- 3(2)
Poem- The School Boy- William Blake
The theme of the poem is children’s inborn feelings of oneness with nature. Another important theme of the poem is the negative side of formal learning. The restrictions put by schools rob children of their childhood happiness. Too many “dos and don’ts” act like a hurdle for the natural expression of creativity.
- O father and mother if buds are nipped- Unit-5, Lesson- 3 (2). See Number-3
Poem- The School Boy- William Blake
- The doctor put him in the dark- Unit-7, Lesson-5(2)
The selfishness of the mechanical society is the main theme of the poem “Out, Out” by Robert Frost. Selfishness has been depicted through the hard reality of the death of the innocent boy. People crowded around the boy, watched him dying, and went away to their respective affairs. When the boy was alive, they had an interest in him. Since the boy was no more, they do not need to think of him.
- Because I have seen Bengal’s face – Unit-9, Lesson- 1(2)
Translation of Jibanananda Das’s “Banglar Mukh Ami Dekhiyachi”
The theme of the poem is the timeless and everlasting natural beauty of Bangladesh and the speaker’s patriotic zeal aroused at that. The poet is in love with the beauty of his motherland. He is so entranced by the scenic beauty of his land that he feels no interest in looking for anything else in the world.
- Hold fast to dreams- Unit-10, Lesson- 2 (2-B)
Poem- Dreams- Langston Hughes
In this poem, the poet depicts the importance of dreams in our life. Dreams play a vital role in the life of human beings. They help men to reach their desired goals. Life without dreams is meaningless, dull, and monotonous like a broken-winged bird that cannot fly. It is also necessary for comfort and consolation in times of distress and despair.
- All people dream, but not equally- Unit-10, Lesson-2 (2-A)
Poem- Dreams- D. H. Lawrence
The dream is the central idea of the poem “Dreams” by D. H. Lawrence. Different people have different dreams. Those people who dream unconsciously or subconsciously, cannot make their dreams true but those who dream consciously, can make their dreams fruitful.
- I sit on one of the dives- Unit-12, Lesson-1
Poem- From September 1, 1939
In the poem “September 1, 1939, by W. H. Auden, the poet portrays the uncertainty and fear about the outbreak of the Second World War. The poet is a worshipper of love and peace as he hates war. Sitting in a bar, he notices the war victims losing their hope and aspiration. Anger and fear destroy the people’s private lives. The September night spreads the smell of death.
- I will arise – Unit-12, Lesson-1 (2-A)
Poem- The Lake Isle of Innisfree- W.B. Yeats
In this poem, the poet yearns for love and peace as he hates conflict. To avoid the conflict in society he wants to go to a lovely island where he can enjoy a tension-free life. He dislikes the city because it is full of disadvantages like interest, conflict, etc. he glorifies the sublimity of nature where he can enjoy his life.
- She walks in a beauty- Unit-14, Lesson- 1(B)
Poem- She walks in beauty- Lord Byron
The inner beauty of a lady is the main theme of the poem “She Walks in Beauty” by Lord Byron. The lady symbolizes purity or simplicity of nature. She cherishes honesty and so she has peace of mind. She surely has a pure heart to possess innocent love. Thus, the poet represents beauty through a woman’s features.
- I Died for Beauty-Unit- 14, Lesson-1 (B)
Poem- I Died for Beauty- Emily Dickinson
Truth and beauty are represented here in the poem “I Died for Beauty” by Emily Dickinson as the two important elements of our life. They are interrelated; one is meaningless without the other. Originating from the same source, the two are formed to supplement each other. In fact, they are the two sides of the same coin, what is truth is also beauty.
