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Question
The poem expresses feelings of serenity. Pick out expressions from the above poem that express the same.
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Solution
- “…another sky, Ever serene and fair.”
- “…another sunshine,”
- “…a little forest, …leaf is ever green.”
- “…brighter garden,”
- “…unfading flowers, …the bright bee hum.”
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