Question

The poet refers to trees as the ‘Kindest Things’. From the poem pick out 5 facts which prove the kindness of trees towards others. 

Answer 1

1. Trees provide shade: "And spread a shade for sleepy cows."
2. Trees offer shelter: "And gather birds among their boughs."
3. Trees give fruits and wood: "They give us fruit, in leaves above, And wood to make our houses of."
4. Trees support festive traditions: "And leaves to burn on Hallowe'en."
5. Trees create beauty and peace: "They hum a drowsy lullaby of sleepy children long ago."