Paraphrase of a poem Are You Still

Playing The Flute

Stanza 1
The persona wonders whether the
flautist she was close to is still paying
attention to his passion or hobby of
playing the flute. She feels neglected
and longs for his company. She hears
the song, the song that he plays on the
flute and which the wind has carried to
her heart
Stanza 2
The persona wonders whether the
flautist she was close to is still
paying attention to his passion or
hobby of playing the flute. The
village is quiet and deserted and the
rice fields are dry and cracked. The
persona is in a place where enjoying
the falling rain , the setting sun , dew

drops or the fragrance of the flowers

is a luxury she cannot afford to have
Stanza 3
The persona wonders whether the
flautist she was close to is still
paying attention to his passion or
hobby of playing the flute. She feels
guilty to be thinking of him. He does
not seem to have an inkling of what
is happening to his family, relatives
and friends who have lost their work
or have been sacrificed in the
country`s political upheaval. The
world to be changing for the worse.
1) Where is the man playing his
flute?
In the village
2) What reason can be given for
the condition of the rice fields?

Because of the dry seasons

3) Why do you think the village is
so quiet and deserted
Because many villagers have
left the village going to city
4) What activities can people living
in the villages enjoy?
5) Why do you think the persona
says that while here it has
become luxury?Explain what she
is trying to say?