The rain by William Davies stanzas.

1. Poem 1:
Reference: These lines have been taken from the poem “The Rain” written by “William
Henry Davies”.
Context: When it rains on trees, the sound is produced. When water trickles down o upper
leaves to lower leaves, the sound is produced. The poet hears this sound and calls it ‘a sweet
noise’. The optimist poet expects that the sun will rise after the rain stops. Wondrous light of
the sun will brighten up the sight.
Important points:
• The upper leaves symbolize the rich. The lower leaves symbolize the poor. The rich
receive blessings first. Then these blessings pass on to the poor.
• The poet is mesmerised by the sound of the rain.
• The poet is optimist, so he hopes to a have lovely sight after rain.
• Simple beauty of nature has been celebrated in this poem. The poet is held in an
aesthetic arrest.
• The poet is overwhelmed by the beautific. Beauty has the power to heal us because it
makes forget everything else. The poet has lost himself in the beauty of nature.
Q.What impression does the sound of rainfall create on the poet?
Ans: The sound of the rain produces a pleasant effect on the poet. The poet is refreshed.
The tone of the poem is very optimistic and appreciative. The poet does not use a single
word to refer to devastating effect of rain.
Q. What is the main theme of the poem “The Rain"?
Ans: There are many blessings in life that cost you nothing. Listening to the sound of rain
while you stand under a tree, watching the yellow sun after the rain stops etc. The best
things in life are free.
Q. How can a rainy day be enjoyed?
Ans: A rainy day can be best enjoyed like William Davies who stands under the tree and
listens to the sweet music of falling rain. He is thrilled to see how the golden sun fills the
dark, round raindrops and he enjoys the sight and sound of the rain.