Exercise 13.7C
In the spaces provided, summarise the gist of the each extract from a poem. Click on the extract to see a suggested summary.
If a spring flower unfurls unseasonably early, it will be destroyed by the frost and blizzard.
The poet tells his compatriots to study their own heritage, but also to learn from others.
New Year's wishes for happiness, health, peace and brotherly love.
The poet is determined to overcome tears and adversity, and to live life to the full.
The sun goes down while nature whispers to it not to go.
The poet listens to the rustling groves and watches the clouds, and cannot believe his happiness.
The cranes fly to distant warm lands, which beckon welcomingly.
The poet surrenders herself to her love, but begs it not to make a slave of her.
You will only live once; tomorrow others will enjoy this earth.
The poet cannot decide where physical desire ends and the joys and sufferings of love begin.