This page features a video of the poem “A Slumber Did My Spirit Seal”, prescribed under the Karnataka State Syllabus for 9th Standard English Beehive. 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
A slumber did my spirit seal—
I had no human fears.
She seemed a thing that could not feel
The touch of earthly years.
No motion has she now, no force—
She neither hears nor sees,
Rolled round in earth’s diurnal course
With rocks and stones and trees.
I had no human fears.
She seemed a thing that could not feel
The touch of earthly years.
No motion has she now, no force—
She neither hears nor sees,
Rolled round in earth’s diurnal course
With rocks and stones and trees.
Summary
The poem "A Slumber Did My Spirit Seal" focuses on nature and the environment. It presents details such as slumber, spirit, seal, human, and fears, 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
William Wordsworth