Poems

Types of poems

Types of Poems (i) Define poetry.Ans. Poetry is a form of literature that uses aesthetic and rhythmic qualities of language — such as phonaesthetics, sound symbolism, and metre — to evoke meanings in addition to, or in place of, the prosaic ostensible meaning. (ii) What is an aubade?Ans. Aubade is a love poem welcoming or…

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The Earthen Goblet

Be thankful that you don”t already have everything you desire, if you did, what would be there be to look forward to?

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GITANJALI – Song offerings by Rabindranath Tagore- 101

Through his sonsgs, the poet has sought his Maker all his life. Through his songs he grew in wisdom and saw the depth of reality. Throug his songs he hopes to reach his final destination – God.

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GITANJALI – Song offerings by Rabindranath Tagore- 100

The ocean of this universe hides in its depths the perfect pearl – God. The poet has ever been searching for this Infinite. He no more enjoys being tossed about by the waves, but is eager to die and become with the eternal

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GITANJALI – Song offerings by Rabindranath Tagore- 94

The poet is eager to set out on the journey of death. He hopes to meet God, his Beloved, at the end of the journey. He will dress like a bridegroom and go without fearing difficulties and dangers, sure to be welcomed by God.

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GITANJALI – Song Offerings by Rabindranath Tagore -71

God makes man out of a part of Himself. His grief at this sundering is seen in the anguish and tears of His creation which is an illusion that veils God and man from each other. And so man’s search for his Make goes on through endless ages.

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GITANJALI – Song Offerings by Rabindranath Tagore -66

The poet hides in his heart the song which he wants to offer to His Maker as his last gift. This song is like a virgin who will show her face only to her husband. It has ever remained with the poet, ruling his heart and soul, yet ever secluded.

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GITANJALI – Song Offerings by Rabindranath Tagore -65

Only under divine inspiration does the poet write. Man is eternally related to God through his devotion which brings joy to man and God alike. God drinks the nectar of love from the cup of human life; He plays sweet music on the instrument that is man. Every noble achievement, every mystic bliss, results from the communion of God and man.

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GITANJALI – Song Offerings by Rabindranath Tagore -63

THOU hast made me known to ffriends whom i knew not. Thou hast given me seats in homes not my own. Thou hast brought the distant near and made a brother of the stranger.

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