POEM 11 LEISURE WILIAM HENRY DAVIES

Q 1: Why has the poet given poem the title “Leisure”?

Ans: In this poem the poet says that man is spending very busy life. He does not have the time to
see the real beauty of this world. Therefore the poet has given his poem the title “Leisure”
because this spare time can allow a man to see the beauty of the world.

Q 2: When does life become poor?

Life becomes useless and poor when it full of worries and troubles and when we have no time to
enjoy the beauties of nature.

Q 3: For what do we not have time?

We do not have time to sit under the branches of trees, to see the streams full of stars, to see
beauty’s glance and to the see the dancing feet of the pretty lady.

Q 4: How do we react to Beauty’s glance?

We do not have time to turn and pay attention to Beauty’s glance. We do not response to the
pretty smile of the young beautiful woman.

Reference:
These lines have been taken from the poem ‘Leisure’ written by ‘W. H. Davies.’

Context:
Today, man is leading a busy life. His life is full of worries and fears. He has no time to sit
under the shady trees, to see dancing feet, to see the starry streams and to see the smiling lips.
Explanation:
Today, man is leading a busy life. His life is full of worries and fears. He has no time to sit
under the shady trees, to see dancing feet, to see the starry streams and to see the smiling lips.

Synonyms:
Words Synonym Words Synonym Words Synonym
Care Worry Stare Gaze Beneath Under
Boughs Branches Broad Cloudless Stream Brooks
Glance Glimpse Enrich Refine

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