ENGLISH PAPER 2, SECTION B Answer questions based on the poem (2 Questions) Question 1 Read the following poem of Read

the following poem of Leisure and answer the questions that follow: and answer the questions that follow: Leisure
What is this life, 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 daylight, Streams full of stars, like stars at night. No time to turn at Beautys glance, And watch her feet, how they dance. No time to wait till her mouth can Enrich that smile her eyes began. A poor life this if, full of care, We have no time to stand and stare.

a. b.

In the poem, where does the persona says squirrels hide their food? [1 mark] Based on the poem, describe how the persona feels about the situation. [2 marks]

Answer:
a. b. In the grass The persona is concerned that people no longer relax and enjoy life and no time to appreciate nature.

The meaning of the poem: Leisure

1. 2. This poem describes how people are too busy to take time to relax and enjoy with. The theme of the poem is about working too hard and being burdened with lot of worries.