Learn English Through Poetry- Leisure by W. H. Davies
Leisure How do you spend your free time? How much free time do you have? Are you one of those many people who have no time to stop and admire nature? Here’s an interesting poem written by W H Davies, in which he criticizes all those who have no time to admire the beauty of nature. According to him, your life is not worthwhile if you are always rushing about from one place to another, always worried about the things you need to do, and taking care of various responsibilities. The poem Leisure, by W. H. Davies, has seven rhyming couplets. It is a short poem and one that is easy to understand. Questions 1. Which animals are known to stare a lot? 2. Which animals hide their nuts in grass? 3. ‘Full of care’ means a) full of joy b) full of worry Answers 1. 1. Sheep and cows stare a lot. 2. Squirrels hide their nuts in grass. 3. Full of ...