The Swing: Chapter -10

How do you like to go up in a swing.

Up in the air so blue?

Oh. I do think it the pleasantest thing,
Ever a child can do!

Up in the air and over the wall,
Till I can see so wide,
Rivers and trees and cattle and all.
Over the countryside.

Till I look down on the garden green,
Down on the roof so brown,
Up in the air I go flying again,
Up in the air and down!

Also read this: Hekko : Chapter -9

Let us Think

A. Answer the following.

1. What does the poet see when the swing goes over the wall?
Ans. The poet sees rivers, trees, cattle, and the wide countryside when the swing goes over the wall.

2. Does the poet enjoy swings? Which lines tell us that?
Ans. Yes, the poet enjoys swings. The lines “Oh, I do think it the pleasantest thing / Ever a child can do!” show that the poet finds swinging very enjoyable.

3. “Up in the air so blue” Why do you think the poet says the air is blue?
Ans. The poet says the air is blue because when we look up from the swing, we can see the bright blue sky above.

B. Think and discuss.

1. Have you seen a swing? Where have you seen it? What was it made of?
Ans. Yes, I have seen a swing in the park. It was made of a wooden or plastic seat and metal chains.

2. What would you like to see when you are up in the air on a swing?
Ans. I would like to see the trees, birds, and clouds, and enjoy the beautiful view of the sky and surroundings.