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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...

 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...

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...