This page features a video of the poem “The Noble Nature”, prescribed under the Karnataka State Syllabus for 10th Standard English Third 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
Read and enjoy the poem.
It is not growing like a tree.
In bulk, doth make Man better be;
Or standing long an oak, three hundred years,
To fall a log at last, dry, bald, and sere:
A lily of a day
Is fairer far in May,
Although it fall and die that night,
It was the plant and flower of light.
In small proportions we just beauties see;
And in short measures life may perfect be.
It is not growing like a tree.
In bulk, doth make Man better be;
Or standing long an oak, three hundred years,
To fall a log at last, dry, bald, and sere:
A lily of a day
Is fairer far in May,
Although it fall and die that night,
It was the plant and flower of light.
In small proportions we just beauties see;
And in short measures life may perfect be.
Summary
The poem "The Noble Nature" focuses on work and perseverance. It presents details such as fall, read, enjoy, poem, and growing, 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 determination and continued effort can help people overcome difficulties. Overall, it encourages the reader to understand the subject more deeply and appreciate the message behind it.
Author
Ben Jonson