Run - CBSE Class IV Poem Part I - Explanation and New Words.\r
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ABOUT THIS POEM:\r
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RUN\r
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Mary Daunt\r
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First stanza\r
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AWAY from the city\r
And into the sun,\r
Out to the country,\r
Run! Run! Run!\r
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Explanation\r
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As the title of the poem suggests, the poet is telling children to run. She asks them to run away from the crowded cities, into the open countryside (villages), where they can see a clear sky (as there are no tall buildings) and feel as if they are running into the Sun! Children, do you love running? Its the best form of exercise.\r
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Second stanza\r
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Run in the raindrops!\r
Run neath the trees!\r
Run little races\r
With each little breeze!\r
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Explanation\r
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Here also, the poet asks the child to run even when it is raining and enjoy the raindrops falling on him. She asks them to run in the shadow of the trees and to have competitions of running with the blowing winds as this will make them happy, energetic and give them a feeling of achievement.\r
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Third stanza\r
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Run down the hillside,\r
Run up the lane;\r
Run through the meadow,\r
Then run back again!\r
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Explanation\r
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In this stanza she asks the children to enjoy the thrill of running down a hill slope, running up lanes and through meadows which are fields crowded with different animals and then to run back to their homes.\r
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Fourth stanza\r
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Run and be merry\r
All through the day!\r
Run to the country,\r
Away! Away!\r
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Explanation\r
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In this stanza she summarizes that by running all around, they will be cheerful and happy all through the day. By being happier, the children will be more successful in life and here lies the importance of running (or exercising) for all of us.\r
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Explanation of the text\r
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In this poem, the poetess has laid stress on the importance of exercising. Running is the easiest exercise for everyone and so she asks all children to run away from the crowded cities, into the countryside to enjoy the vast fields, clear sky and feel as if they are running into the sun. According to her, running can be enjoyed in different weathers. The children should enjoy the raindrops which will fall on them when they run, feel the cool breeze in the shade of the trees and compete with the gently blowing breeze. She also asks them to enjoy running down hill, up the narrow lanes and also in meadows full of grass and animals. Then she asks them to run back to their homes. Running will make them happy and strong to handle the challenges of life. Success will come easily to the children who adopt such a way of life.\r
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New/ Difficult words\r
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1. country : small settlements outside large urban areas, also called countryside, rural area, farmland.\r
2. raindrops: a droplet of rain.\r
3. beneath: below something.\r
4. races : to run swiftly to compete with others in order to see who is fastest at covering a course.\r
5. breeze : a gentle wind.\r
6. hillside : the sloping side of a hill.\r
7. meadow : a field with grass and wild flowers in it.\r
8. merry: cheerful and lively, showing enjoyment.\r
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