This page features a video of the poem “A Girl Called Golden”, prescribed under the Karnataka State Syllabus for 9th 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
Why did you run
When your schoolmates were walking?
Why did you sprint
If they started to run?
Why did you train
while others were playing?
What was the secret
That made it seem fun?
Was it the feel
of the fresh air and sunshine?
Was it the stir
of the breeze in your hair?
What made the coach
recognize you were special?
Was it because
you had courage to spare?
Showing your will
when the muscles were aching,
Long spells of effort
and much to be learned,
Heeding the words
that some others rejected,
Knowing that winning
could only be earned.
Time slipped away
then came the Olympics;
Still in your teens
but spurred on by the cheers;
Glory at last
as you gained your gold medals,
A time to remember
the rest of your years.
When your schoolmates were walking?
Why did you sprint
If they started to run?
Why did you train
while others were playing?
What was the secret
That made it seem fun?
Was it the feel
of the fresh air and sunshine?
Was it the stir
of the breeze in your hair?
What made the coach
recognize you were special?
Was it because
you had courage to spare?
Showing your will
when the muscles were aching,
Long spells of effort
and much to be learned,
Heeding the words
that some others rejected,
Knowing that winning
could only be earned.
Time slipped away
then came the Olympics;
Still in your teens
but spurred on by the cheers;
Glory at last
as you gained your gold medals,
A time to remember
the rest of your years.
Summary
The poem "A Girl Called Golden" focuses on nature and the environment. It presents details such as others, made, time, schoolmates, and walking, 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.
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