The Blind Boy | English 4th | Tulip Series | Poem | Summary | Questions | Answers

 

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The Blind Boy | Poem | Summary | Questions | Answers

 

The Blind Boy

O, say, what is that thing called light,

Which I can ne’er enjoy?

What is the blessing of the sight?

O, tell, you poor blind boy!

 

You talk of wonderful things you see,

You say the sun shines bright;

I feel him warm, but how can he

Then make it day or night?

 

My day or night myself I make

Whenever I sleep or play;

And could I ever keep awake

With me ’t were always day

 

With heavy sighs I often hear

You mourn my hapless woe;

But sure, with patience I may bear

A loss I ne’er know.

 

Then let not what I cannot have

My cheer of mind destroys;

Whilst thus I sing, I am a king,

Although a poor blind boy

 

Colley Cibber

 

 

Short Summary

The poem is about a blind boy who accepts his condition with patience and courage. He cannot see light but still remains cheerful and thankful.

 

Reading is Fun

 

Question 1. What is the poem about?
Answer: It is about a blind boy who talks about life without sight.

Question 2. What does he enjoy?
Answer: He enjoys warmth and imagination.

Question 3. What does he say about the sun?
Answer: He feels its warmth but cannot see it.

 

Question 4. How does the speaker bear the loss he has never known?

Answer: The speaker bears the loss with patience and courage because he has never experienced sight and therefore does not feel deeply troubled about losing it.

Question 5. Is he happy?
Answer: Yes, he is content and happy.

 

Let’s Talk

How did you feel after reading this poem?
Answer: I felt sad for the blind boy, but also inspired by his courage and patience. The poem teaches us to be thankful for the blessings we have.

What are the things you want to thank your Lord for providing to you?
Answer: I want to thank my Lord for giving me eyesight, good health, loving parents, education, food, and shelter.

 

Let’s Write

1. Fill in the blanks

Words: bright, sleep, patience, warmth, day, happy, blind, light

Answer:
The poem is about a blind boy. He does not know what light is. He cannot see the bright sun but he can feel its warmth when he plays. It is day for him. When he sleeps it is night for him. The boy has a lot of patience. He is still a happy but poor blind boy.

 

2. Pick out the rhyming words in the poem. Also coin some of your own rhyming words.

Answer:

light — sight
boy — joy
bright — night
make — awake
hear — bear
know — woe
play — day
mind — find
sleep — keep
sing — king
cheer — dear
loss — cross

 

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