This page features a video of the poem “A Funny Man”, prescribed under the Karnataka State Syllabus for 7th Standard English Poorvi. 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
One day a funny kind of man
Came walking down this street
He wore a shoe upon his head
And hats upon his feet.
He raised the shoe and smiled at me,
His manners were polite;
But never had I seen before
Such a funny sounding sight.
He said, “Allow me to present
Your Highness with a rose.”
And taking out a currant bun
He held it to my nose.
I staggered back against the wall
And then I answered, “Well!
I never saw a rose with such
A funny looking smell.”
He then began to sing a song,
And sat down on the ground;
You never heard in all your life
Such a funny feeling sound.
“My friend, why do you wear two hats
Upon your feet?” I said.
He turned the other way about,
And hopped home on his head.
Came walking down this street
He wore a shoe upon his head
And hats upon his feet.
He raised the shoe and smiled at me,
His manners were polite;
But never had I seen before
Such a funny sounding sight.
He said, “Allow me to present
Your Highness with a rose.”
And taking out a currant bun
He held it to my nose.
I staggered back against the wall
And then I answered, “Well!
I never saw a rose with such
A funny looking smell.”
He then began to sing a song,
And sat down on the ground;
You never heard in all your life
Such a funny feeling sound.
“My friend, why do you wear two hats
Upon your feet?” I said.
He turned the other way about,
And hopped home on his head.
Summary
The poem "A Funny Man" presents a story connected with work and perseverance. It introduces a situation involving funny, upon, never, such, and shoe and follows how the people, animals, or speakers respond to what happens. As the events develop, the poem shows changing feelings, choices, and consequences. The experience also brings out ideas about friendship and kindness, giving the reader something meaningful to reflect on. Overall, the poem presents its subject through a memorable situation and a clear central idea.
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