This page features a video of the poem “I am the Land”, prescribed under the Karnataka State Syllabus for 10th Standard English Second Language. Along with its summary in three languages and transliterated songs. It serves as a valuable learning resource for students and parents, with each song accompanied by its respective lyrics for easy sing-along. The synchronized lyrics help learners follow and recite the song as it progresses, making memorization and learning by heart easier, more effective, and enjoyable.
Lyrics
English
I am the land. I wait.
You say you own me,
I wait.
You shout. I lie patient
you buy me, I wait
with muddy holes and
car lot eyes I stare…….
Then someone
tickles me, plants life … fruit
grass… trees/ children dance/someone
sings.
You come with guns
a chainlink necklace
chokes me now.
I wait.
YOU CANNOT PUT A FENCE
AROUND THE PLANET EARTH
I am the land. I wait.
You say you own me,
I wait.
You shout. I lie patient
you buy me, I wait
with muddy holes and
car lot eyes I stare…….
Then someone
tickles me, plants life … fruit
grass… trees/ children dance/someone
sings.
You come with guns
a chainlink necklace
chokes me now.
I wait.
YOU CANNOT PUT A FENCE
AROUND THE PLANET EARTH
I am the land. I wait.
Summary
The poem "I am the Land" focuses on nature and the environment. It presents details such as wait, land, someone, shout, and patient, helping the reader form a clear picture of the subject. The speaker uses these images, actions, or observations to express a particular feeling or idea. The poem also develops the thought that nature should be appreciated, protected, and treated with respect. Overall, it encourages the reader to understand the subject more deeply and appreciate the message behind it.
Author
Marina de Bellagenta