English Notes Chapter 1.5 “Children are going to school” Class 7 Maharashtra Board

Notes For All Chapters – English Class 7

About the Poet

• Nida Fazli: A renowned Hindi and Urdu poet.
• He received the Padma Shri and the National Harmony Award for his contributions to literature.
• Known for his simple yet profound poetry that connects deeply with readers.

Theme of the Poem

The poem beautifully describes an early morning scene when children are heading to school. It portrays nature’s joy and blessings for children through a serene and peaceful atmosphere.

Summary

Morning Scene:

• The earth is illuminated with soft morning light.
• The Sky bows to honor the children going to school.
• The Sun, dressed in a golden muslin turban, waits and smiles, welcoming the children.

Nature’s Participation:

• Breezes sing songs of blessings through the branches.
• Fragrant flowers awaken the roads with their melodies.
• The Peepal tree waves its branches like hands to greet the children.

A Mother’s Heart:

• Every particle of the earth feels like a mother’s heart, throbbing with love and hope for the children.

Time’s Role:

• • Time sits on an old roof and flies pigeons, symbolizing the movement of life and the importance of the moment.

Personification in the Poem

• Sky: Bows its head in respect.
• Sun: Waits and smiles for the children.
• Breezes: Sing songs of blessings.
• Fragrant flowers: Wake up the roads.
• Peepal tree: Waves its branches in greeting.
• Earth: Feels like a mother’s heart.