This page features a video of the poem “Nature's Friend”, prescribed under the Karnataka State Syllabus for 6th Standard English First 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
Say what you like,
All things love me!
I pick no flowers —
That wins the Bee.
The Summer's Moths
Think my hand one —
To touch their wings —
With Wind and Sun.
The garden Mouse
Comes near to play;
Indeed, he turns
His eyes away.
The Wren knows well
I rob no nest;
When I look in,
She still will rest.
The hedge stops Cows.
Or they would come
After my voice
Right to my home.
The Horse can tell,
Straight from my lip,
My hand could not
Hold any whip.
Say what you like,
All things love me!
Horse, Cow, and Mouse,
Bird, Moth, and Bee.
All things love me!
I pick no flowers —
That wins the Bee.
The Summer's Moths
Think my hand one —
To touch their wings —
With Wind and Sun.
The garden Mouse
Comes near to play;
Indeed, he turns
His eyes away.
The Wren knows well
I rob no nest;
When I look in,
She still will rest.
The hedge stops Cows.
Or they would come
After my voice
Right to my home.
The Horse can tell,
Straight from my lip,
My hand could not
Hold any whip.
Say what you like,
All things love me!
Horse, Cow, and Mouse,
Bird, Moth, and Bee.
Summary
The poem presents a loving relationship between the speaker and the small creatures of nature. The bee likes him because he does not pick flowers, while moths trust his gentle touch. A garden mouse comes near him, and the wren remains calm because he does not rob its nest. The cow and horse also recognize that he means no harm to them. The poem suggests that kindness and respect for nature can create friendship and trust between humans and other living creatures.
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