The Poison tree

Summary
The poem "A Poison Tree" tells a story about being angry with someone. When we talk about our anger, it goes away,
like when we tell someone we're upset. But in the poem, the person keeps their anger a secret and it becomes like a
growing plant, represented by an "apple."
The person waters this anger-plant with tears, smiles that hide the true feelings, and tricky behaviour. This makes the
anger grow, and eventually, the person they're angry with realizes it. At night, when things are hidden, the anger
causes problems. In the morning, the person who was angry feels a strange satisfaction because something bad
happens to the one they were mad at.
The poem teaches us that keeping our feelings inside and not talking about them can make them grow into something
harmful. It's a reminder to share our feelings instead of letting them become like a poisonous plant.
Question Answers

1. When the poet was angry with his friend, expressing his anger openly ended the conflict.
2. When angry with his enemy, suppressing his anger allowed it to grow and fester.
3. The poet's suppressed anger is metaphorically represented as an apple tree, kept alive by tears, smiles, and
deceit.
4. Smiles that hide true feelings and deceitful behaviour increase the poet's anger.
5. The fruit that grows on the poet's anger tree is a bright apple, noticeable to the enemy.
6. The enemy is lying dead under the tree the next morning because he consumed the metaphorical poisoned
apple, representing the consequences of the suppressed anger.
7. The poet feels a strange satisfaction upon seeing his enemy lying dead.
8. If the poet had openly expressed his anger instead of suppressing it, the outcome could have been different,
avoiding the destructive consequences depicted in the poem.

Arrival of Monsoon
Summary
This poem is like a magical story about the wind and rain. Imagine a wind that makes everything dance and move.
Clothes on a washing line become superheroes, turning into battlements and roofs. Birds have to flap their wings extra
hard, and even the trees shake off water like they're having a big, refreshing bath.
When the rain comes, it's like a joyful party for everything around. Streets get a good wash, and even the boys playing
in the rain are happy. The poem makes you feel the excitement of nature waking up and coming alive. It's as if
everything was a little sleepy, and then the wind and rain shake it all up, making the world vibrant and playful. So, it's
a bit like a lively dance of nature that brings joy and freshness to everything.
Question Answers

1. The wind is 'liberating' because it brings a sense of freedom and change, setting everything in
motion.
2. The birds' movement changed from gliding to struggling against the wind.
3. The exclamation marks indicate the poet's excitement about the rain and dynamic movement.
4. Repeating 'alive' emphasizes the rejuvenating effect of the rain.
5. The words "the drenched trees rise and shake themselves" personify the trees, making them seem
lively and animated.