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Question
In groups of four, discuss the following lines and their meanings.
But only words can free a thought
From its prison behind your eyes
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Solution
The poet says that when we look at something, our mind creates a thought. However, it stands lost behind our eyes as we do not put it into words and it does not gain its freedom. Therefore, the poet suggests for everyone to put those thoughts into words and give them expression so that they do not die after staying bound in the prison behind our eyes.
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