Nature

by HD Carberry

We have neither Summer nor Winter
Neither Autumn nor Spring.
We have instead the days
When the gold sun shines on the lush green canefields-
Magnificently.
The days when the rain beats like bullets on the roofs
And there is no sound but the swish of water in the gullies
And trees struggling in the high Jamaica winds.
Also there are the days when leaves fade from off guango trees
And the reaped canefields lie bare and fallow to the sun.
But best of all there are the days when the mango and the
logwood blossom
When the bushes are full of the sound of bees and the scent of
honey,
When the tall grass sways and shivers to the slightest breath of
air,
When the buttercups have paved the earth with yellow stars
And beauty comes suddenly and the rains have gone.







1. What seasons mentioned in the poem?
2. What does the poet say they have in their country?
3. Which line tells about heavy rain?
4. How does the rain fall?
5. List out three lines that describe the situation at the poet’s country.
6. Name on thing that happens on the best days in the poet’s country.
7. In your opinion, why does the poet say:
“But best of all there are the days when the mango and the logwood blossom”.
8. Which line describes about heavy wind?
9. How does the persona show that he loves nature as is experienced in Jamaica?
10. Write two words that relate to fruits.
11. In your own words, describe the poet’s country.
12. Which line suggests on a sense of touch?
13. Which line describes on the intensity of the rain?
14. Which line explains that the land lies idle and unproductive?
15. Which line suggests on a sense of hearing?
16. In your opinion, does the poet love his country? Give a reason for your answer.
17. Would you like to live in the poet’s country? Give a reason for your answer.
18. Do you like the weather described in the poet’s country? Give a reson for your answer.
19. What do you think is the main crop in Jamaica? Give a reson to support your answer.
20. What type of climate is highlighted by the persona in the poem?
21. What is the benefit when the sun shines?