Category Poetry-Notes

Our Village Poem

Our Village by Prof. Rehman Rahi Soun Gaam (Our Village) by Rehman Rahi A hard-hitting sarcastic sonnet, ‘Soun Gaam’ depicts the way of life of Kashmir in the entirety of its contradictions. It was written by the prominent Kashmiri artist…

Punishment in Kindergarten: Questions, Summary, Analysis

Punishment in Kindergarten: Questions, Summary, Analysis 7

The poem ‘Punishment in Kindergarten’ is a childhood hurt recollection in the turbulence of later years. The poet was deeply hurt by the unkind words of a teacher. It is the incident when the poet was just a school kid. She had gone on a school picnic with her teacher and schoolmates. While other kids were playing, the poet stood alone because she was still new in the school.

The Tale of Custard the Dragon Summary

The Tale of Custard the Dragon is a humorous poem written by Ogden Nash. It is written in ballad form. It narrates a story about Custard the Dragon. The Dragon is teased for being a coward but later he proves brave as he saves the lives of those who used to look down upon him. The poem gives us an impression that the ones who talk much about their bravery may turn out to be cowards.