Summary of The Kite Poem By Harry Behn

Read the summary of The Kite poem by Harry Behn, capturing the joy and freedom of flying a kite through vivid imagery and simple, rhythmic language.

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Summary of The Kite Poem By Harry Behn

Introduction

“Kite” is a beautiful and simple poem written by Harry Ben. This poem makes us experience the heights of the sky, freedom and the beauty of nature through the journey of a kite. It is not just the flight of a kite but also the expression of children’s enthusiasm, imagination and celebration.

Summary of the Poem (in detail)

At the beginning of the poem, the poet has presented the scene of a kite flying very beautifully and enthusiastically. He tells that when the sky is blue and there is a strong wind, the kite flies and goes up and up swinging its tail backwards. This scene looks very charming to watch.

“How bright is the kite in the blue wind when it is new!”

(These lines of the poem describe that when the kite is new and flies in the blue sky, it looks very shiny and beautiful.)

The poet has also very beautifully depicted the moment when the kite suddenly bends down due to the direction of the wind, but immediately rises up again. This up-down movement of the kite looks exactly like it is playing with the wind or swinging in it.

Natural Beauty and Emotional Connection

Through the flight of the kite, the poet makes us experience how even a simple object, when it becomes a part of nature, starts looking amazing. When the kite swings here and there in the air, it looks as if it is traveling in the sky – just like a bird.

“Then it flies like a ship

With just one sail”

In these lines, the kite is described as a ship that is floating in the air with just one sail. Here the poet has used a wonderful imagination – the kite is no longer just a paper thing, it has become a flying ship.

Kite as a symbol of heights and freedom The poet considers the kite as a symbol of heights. When it flies in a strong wind, it surrenders itself completely to the sky. It keeps flying high and high – as if it has no limits. This scene is not only thrilling for children, but also takes the elders back to their childhood memories. Kite falling down – a sign of reality But just as every flight has a limit, the kite’s flight also stops at a point of time.

There comes a time when the kite gets tired, the wind slows down or the string gets entangled. Then the kite starts falling down slowly and then gets stuck on a tree or the ground. “And when the wind goes away it slowly flutters and drowns” In these lines the poet has very simply shown that when the wind stops, the kite comes down slowly. It is also a symbolic representation of life – when time permits we touch great heights, but when circumstances change, we have to come down again. Emotion and message of the poem

The poem “Kite” is not just about flying kites, but it also teaches us some truths of life:

Excitement and freedom

The height of the kite symbolizes the enthusiasm and freedom of children. It shows that when we have an opportunity, we should take it with full energy.

Ups and downs of life

The kite going up and down shows that life is not always the same. Happiness and sadness, success and failure keep coming and going.

Connection to nature

This poem inspires us to appreciate the beauty of nature and live in harmony with it. When we are in harmony with the wind, sky and sun, even simple things look beautiful.

Value and time

When the kite is new, it looks beautiful to everyone. But when it falls down, its charm fades. It reminds us that the value of things changes over time – and that is natural.

Language and Style

Harry Behn has written this poem in a very simple and pictorial style. He paints a picture through the words – like a kite swinging up and down in the wind. The poem has a very catchy rhythm and rhyme, making it easy for children to remember and understand.

Conclusion

The poem “The Kite” is an emotional and inspiring piece that opens up a world of play, joy and imagination for children. But it also reminds adults that life has both ups and downs – and we must learn to accept both.

This poem teaches us that whatever we have, even if it is a simple kite, can have a great message about life hidden in it. And the most beautiful thing – the poem shows how a child can fly above the whole world for a few moments with his kite.

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