LEISURE - William Henry Davies, 1871 -1940
Before you listen to the poem look at the pictures and think of a word which could fit in the gaps.
What is this life if full of care,
We have no time to stand and stare.
No time to stand beneath the boughs
And stare as long as sheep or
And stare as long as sheep or
No time to see when woods we pass
Where squirrels hide their nuts in
Where squirrels hide their nuts in
No time to see in broad daylight
Streams full of stars like skies at
Streams full of stars like skies at
No time to turn at Beauty´s glance
And watch her feet, how they can
And watch her feet, how they can
No time to wait till her mouth can
Enrich that smile, her began.
Enrich that smile, her began.
A poor life this is, if full of care
We have no time to stand and stare.
Watch the video to check your answers
Watch the video to check your answers
to stare - to look in a fixed way, bough - branch, arm of a tree, squirrel - animal which lives in trees (see picture), nuts - dried fruit, stream - small river, glance - a quick look
Compare the two videos. Decide which one you enjoyed most and why.
What is this life if full of care,
We have no time to stand and stare.No time to stand beneath the boughs
And stare as long as sheep or cows
No time to see when woods we pass
Where squirrels hide their nuts in grass
No time to see in broad daylight
Streams full of stars like skies at night.
No time to turn at Beauty´s glance
And watch her feet, how they can dance
No time to wait till her mouth can
Enrich that smile, her eyes began.
A poor life this is, if full of care
We have no time to stand and stare.
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