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A Dawn Song - Ezra Pound | BOSEM Class 9 English Literature Reader

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Board of Secondary Education Manipur (BOSEM) Class: IX English Literature Reader (Poetry) Chapter: 7 A Dawn Song Ezra Pound God hath put me here In earth's goodly sphere To sing the joy of the day, A strong glad song, If the road be long, To my fellows in the way. So I make my song of the good glad light That falls from the gate of the sun, And the clear cool wind that bloweth good To my brother Everyone. Substance/Summary of the Poem In this poem, the speaker feels that God has placed him on Earth to celebrate and sing about the beauty of the day. The poet expresses his intention to create a joyful and uplifting song, even if the journey ahead is challenging, to share with his fellow travellers. The speaker sings about the bright light from the sun and the refreshing wind that is beneficial to everyone. Detailed Analysis of the Poem The lines of the poem convey a deep sense of purpose and gratitude as the speaker reflects on his role in the world and his connection to nature and h
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Night Mail - W.H. Auden | BOSEM Class 9 English Literature Reader (Poetry)

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 Board of Secondary of Education (BOSEM) Class: IX English Literature Reader (Poetry) Night Mail W.H. Auden Summary/Substance of the Poem In the poem, "Night Mail" the poet W.H. Auden describes the journey of night train that carries the mail, from England to Scotland. The poet narrates the story of her travel through various places and the attitude of birds, dogs, sheep, etc. on her arrival. The poet says that Night Mail is coming. She is bringing postal orders, cheques, and letters for all people. She is steadily moving in plain areas. She reaches on time in spite of all the hurdles in the way. She passes the cotton fields and moorland. She throws white steam across her shoulder and continues her journey. She makes noise and passes through vast areas of bent grass. On her arrival, the birds turn their heads to look at her. They watch her passing but do not leave their nest on the bushes. The dogs and sheep keep sleeping and they have no reaction at all. She passes through f
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I Remember, I Remember - Thomas Hood | BOSEM Class 9 English Literature Reader

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Board of Secondary Education Manipur Class: IX English Literature Reader (Poetry) Chapter: 5 I Remember, I Remember Thomas Hood Substance/Summary of the Poem The poem "I Remember, I Remember" by Thomas Hood focuses on an adult's longing for the past as they reminisce about their childhood. The speaker nostalgically recalls the enchanting elements of their youth, such as the home of their birth, the captivating trees and flowers, and the joy found in simple pleasures. Each stanza contrasts these cherished childhood memories with the speaker's current, more complex understanding of the world as an adult. Paraphrase I remember, I remember, The house where I was born, The little window where the sun Came peeping in at morn; He never came a wink too soon, Nor brought too long a day, But now, I often wish the night Had borne my breath away!  I recall, I recall, The home of my birth, The small window where the sun Would peek in at dawn; It never arrived too early, Nor stayed
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Silver - Walter De La Mare | BOSEM Class 9 English Literature Reader

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Board of Secondary Education Manipur (BOSEM) English Literature Reader Class: IX Chapter: 4 Silver Walter De La Mare Substance/Summary of the Poem The poem "Silver" by Walter de la Mare portrays the influence of the moon's silver light on ordinary objects and creatures during the night-time. The speaker begins by highlighting the moon's gentle illumination of the earth as it moves slowly across the sky, seemingly taking its time to observe everything below. Various everyday elements, such as windows, doves, a dog, and sleeping fish, are bathed in this "silver light," transforming them from mundane and ordinary to enhanced and beautiful, providing a different perspective under the moon's glow. Detailed Analysis of the Poem Slowly, silently, now the moon Walks the night in her silver shoon; This way, and that, she peers, and sees Silver fruit upon silver trees; In the opening stanza of this poem, the poet starts by depicting the movement of the moon across
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Spring The Sweet Spring - Thomas Nashe | BOSEM Class 9 English Literature Reader (Poetry)

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Board of Secondary Education Manipur (BOSEM) English Literature Reader (Poetry) Class: IX Chapter: 3 Spring The Sweet Spring Thomas Nashe Stanza-wise Analysis of the Poem Spring, the sweet spring, is the year’s pleasant king, Then blooms each thing, then maids dance in a ring, Cold doth not sting, the pretty birds do sing: Cuckoo, jug-jug, pu-we, to-witta-woo! The initial stanza describes the beauty of nature in the spring season. The poetic voice personifies spring as "the year's pleasant king" and emphasises its sweetness and unique qualities in contrast to the other seasons. It highlights how spring stands out from the rest, with everything blooming, people being happy and joyful, and nature at its most beautiful. The absence of cold weather and sadness is noted, while the singing of birds symbolises optimism and fulfilment. The stanza concludes by evoking the songs of various birds, including the cuckoo, nightingale, lapwing, and owl, capturing the essence of the spri
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Coromandel Fishers - Sarojini Naidu | BOSEM Class 9 English Literature Reader (Poetry)

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Board of Secondary Education Manipur (BOSEM) English Literature Reader (Poetry) Class: IX Chapter: 2 Coromandel Fishers Sarojini Naidu Substance/Summary of the Poem "Coromandel Fishers" is a captivating poem penned by Sarojini Naidu, portraying the fearless fishermen of Coromandel, India, and their perilous journey into the unpredictable sea. The poem vividly illustrates the profound connection between nature and these courageous individuals. In the poem, the poet describes the life of the fisherman, with the leader calling his comrades to begin their work early in the morning. The term "Coromandel fishers" refers to the fishermen on the Coromandel Coast of South India. When the leader urges "Rise brothers rise," he is calling his men to prepare for their journey to the sea. The early morning sky is compared to someone awakening from sleep, signifying the start of a new day. The leader alerts his fellow fishermen that the sun has already risen, and the cal
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Abou Ben Adhem - Leigh Hunt | BOSEM Class 9 English Literature Reader

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Board of Secondary Education Manipur English Literature Reader (Poetry) Class: IX Chapter: 1 Abou Ben Adhem James Henry Leigh Hunt Substance of the Poem The poem "Abou Ben Adhem" by Leigh Hunt discusses the themes of God's love and Christian values such as love, peace, and care for one's neighbor. The story begins with Abou Ben Adhem being blessed by the narrator. He awakens from a "deep dream of peace" in a beautiful moonlit room, having been awakened by an angel. The angel is seen writing in a book, recording the names of those who love God. Abou Ben Adhem notices that his name is not included in the list. Instead of requesting to be added, he instructs the angel to create a separate list for people who love their "fellow men" and to include his name on it. As a result of this selfless request, his name is added to a list of those blessed by God. This demonstrates the poem's focus on the importance of love for humanity and the moral values it
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