Why does the poet asked the wind to softly in beginning of poem ? Share with your friends Share 0 Anjali answered this Because he thought that the wind was his friend and do whatever he said to the wind. So, in the beginning of the poem the poet talked with the wind 0 View Full Answer Vanshika Vyas answered this The poet asks the wind to come softly so that order and peace can be maintained. For the welfare of the society..... 3