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Rabindranath Tagore’s Poem ‘Flower’-An Analytical Study
“Flower” by Rabindranath Tagore is a short yet profound poem that emphasizes the urgency of appreciating and utilizing opportunities before they pass. The speaker pleads for someone to pluck a little flower without delay, expressing concern that it may wither and fall into the dust if not taken promptly.
The speaker acknowledges that they may not have a place in the person’s garland, symbolizing a lack of recognition or significance. However, they still implore the person to honor the flower with a touch of pain from their hand and pluck it. The speaker fears that the day may end without them realizing it, and the opportunity to offer the flower may slip away.
Although the flower may not possess deep color or a strong fragrance, the speaker urges the person to utilize it in their service and pluck it while there is still time.
To say in brief, “Flower” is a poem that urges prompt action and appreciation of fleeting opportunities. The speaker requests the immediate plucking of a small flower, expressing concern for its potential demise. Despite the flower’s perceived insignificance, the speaker implores the person to utilize it before it is too late. The poem conveys a sense of urgency, the value of seizing the present moment, and the importance of making the most of even seemingly small opportunities. 0 0 0
N.B. The article originally belongs to the book ‘Analytical Studies of Selected Poems of Rabindranath Tagore‘ by Menonim Menonimus.
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