Question

If our life is less than a day

If our life is less than a day
In the eternal, if the year that goes around
Hunt our days without hope of return,
If perishable is everything born,

 
What do you think, my imprisoned soul?
Why do you like the dark of our day,
If to fly in a clearer stay,
Do you have a well-padded wing?
 
There, is the good that every spirit desires,
There, the rest where everyone aspires,
There, is love, there, pleasure again.
 
There, O my soul in the highest heaven guided!
You will be able to recognize the Idea
Beauty, that in this world I love.

 

Assignment:

1- What do you think the author is trying to teach us?

2- Did you like the poem? Explain why or why not.

* Give one or two references to support your response.

Answer 1

Je pense que l'auteur essaie de nous enseigner l'importance énorme de la vie. Si nous avions moins d'un jour à vivre, serions-nous d'accord? L'auteur le souligne. J'ai aimé le poème à cause de sa fluidité. J'ai aussi aimé le poème à cause de sa beauté au sens profond.

Translation:

I think the author is trying to teach us the enormous importance of life. If we had less than a day to live, would we be okay? The author emphasizes this. I liked the poem because of its fluidity. I also liked the poem because of its beauty in a deep sense.

Answer 2

I think the author is trying to tell us that life is precious