Therefore, on every morrow, are we wreathing

A flowery band to bind us to the earth,

Spite of despondence, of the inhuman dearth

Of noble natures, of the gloomy days,

Of all the unhealthy and o’er-darkened ways

Made for our searching :

Questions

(a) Who are we wreathing a flowery band and why?

(b) Why is the poet not happy with human beings?

(c) Explain “O’er darkened ways”?

Ans (a) = We are wreathing a flowery band .. all those people who have unpleasant days , memories and hard times.. they want all beautiful things to surround them which makes them feel happy and revived ! with fresh thoughts and spirits !

Ans (b) = Acc to stanza given, The poet is not happy for the noble nature of the human beings ... the attitude of humans when they are at hardship.

Ans (c) = The evil ways that one take when they are unhappy, suffering from dark days ( unpleasant days ) and bad memories, unhealthy problems and all such. tells us Oer Darkened ways !