Poetry has the ability to open up new worlds, offering readers a glimpse into different perspectives, emotions, and experiences. In this article, we will delve into the world of poetry.
Flight is freedom in its purest form,
To dance with the clouds which follows a storm.
To roll and glide, to wheel the spin,
To feel the joy that swells within.
To leave the earth with its troubles and fly
And know the warmth of the clear spring sky.
Then back to the earth and the end of the day
Released from the tension which melted away.
Should my end come when I am in flight
Whether brightest day or darkest night
Spare me your pity and shrug of pain
Secure in the knowledge that I’d do it again
For each of us is created to die
And within me I know
I was born to fly. (By Gary Clod)
Questions
- a) Who is the speaker in the poem? Support your answer. (2mks)
The speaker in the poem is someone who loves flying. This is supported by the line “I was born to fly,” indicating a personal connection to flight and freedom.
- b) What is the poem about? (2mks)
The poem is about the joy and freedom of flying. It describes the speaker’s passion for flight, the thrill of being in the air, and their acceptance of both life and death while engaging in this activity.
- c) Write three adjectives that can be used to describe the speaker. (3mks)
- Fearless. The speaker shows no fear of death. (“Spare me your pity and shrug of pain”).
- Passionate. They express a deep love for flying. (“I was born to fly”).
- Content. The speaker is at peace with their life and choices (“Secure in the knowledge that I’d do it again”).
- d) Do you think the speaker enjoys flying? Give reasons for your answer. (2mks)
Yes, the speaker enjoys flying. This is evident in the way they describe the act as a source of freedom, joy, and fulfillment (“To roll and glide, to wheel the spin, To feel the joy that swells within”).
- e) What lesson can you learn from the speaker of the poem? (1mk)
The lesson from the speaker is to pursue your passions without fear, embracing both the joys and the risks that come with them. The speaker’s love for flying shows that one should live life fully and embrace their destiny.
By Kamomonti wa Kiambati
Kamomonti teaches English and Literature in Gatundu North Sub County. He is a published poet.
