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Be Kind

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POEM#2 BE KIND BY MARGARET COURTRY (BALOCHISTAN BOARD)

WORDS MEANING
Glee Delight/Extreme Happiness
Intermingled Mix
Feeble Physically Weak
Locks A Piece Of Hair
Passing Away Died
Cherish Adore(Love And Respect)Someone Deeply
Fade Dim
Affection A Feeling Of Liking And Caring For Someone
Fathoms A Unit Of Length (Measuring The Depth Of Water
Renown Fame
Margaret Courtney was born on 1 August, 1822 and died on 21 March, 1862 she was an
American poet and writer. In this poem, the poet Margaret Courtney provides us with the
message of how important it is to be kind. Whether it is our parents, siblings, neighbors, or the
strangers we meet, it is very important to be kind to all.

BACKGROUND/CONTEXT

The poet in this poem highlights the importance being kind to one’s family members.

STANZA 1
Be kind to thy father: for when thou wert young
Who loved thee as fondly as he?
He caught the first accents that fell from thy tongue,
And joined in thine innocent glee.

He addresses us and narrates that we have to be kind to our father for the reason that it was he
who supported and took much care of us when we were little kids. He is the one who heard our
first words from our mouth which pleased him to a great extent. As our father is now old and
weak, we are supposed to take care of him well.

STANZA 2
Be kind to thy father: for now he is old
His locks intermingled with grey;
His footsteps are feeble, once fearless and bold;
Thy father is passing away.

The poet highlights in this stanza the value of showing kindness to an elderly and frail parent.
The poet emphasizes how his physical stamina and his once-bold step both become weakened
with time. Given that the poem implies the father is nearing the end of his life, the lesson being
taught here is to have sympathy and care for your aging father.

STANZA 3
Be kind to thy mother- for lo! On her brow
May traces of sorrow be seen:
Oh, well may’st thou cherish and comfort her now,
For loving and kind hath she been.

Furthermore, the poet stresses on being kind to our mother as well. He says that we have to be
affectionate and loving to her because her love has been pure and unconditional to us since our
childhood. It encourages the reader to cherish and comfort their mother acknowledging her
loving and kind nature throughout her life.

STANZA 4
Remember thy mother: for thee will she pray,
As long as God giveth her breath,
With accents of kindness, then cheer her lone way,
E’vn to the dark valley of death.

The poet emphasizes the strength of a child's relationship with his mother. Whatever condition
she might have been in, whether she was healthy, tired, sick or weak, she will pray for us as
long as she lives, and that these prayers will be nice and kind. The poet encourages the reader
to calm and support their mother even through the most difficult times, such as the time
coming up to her passing.

STANZA 5

Be kind to thy brother-his heart will have dearth,


If the smile of thy love be withdrawn;
The flowers of feeling will fade at their birth,
If the dew of affection be gone.

The poet emphasizes to be kind to our brother, too. No matter, whether we are near him or far
from him. The poet stresses the value of having a brother in this line, implying that without the
affection and support of siblings, a brother's heart could feel void. The phrases suggest that
without the nourishing dew of affection, sibling relationships and feelings are fragile, like to
flowers. It promotes preserving a loving and encouraging bond with one's brother.
STANZA 6

Be kind to thy brother: wherever you are,


The love of a brother shall be
An ornament purer and richer by far,
Than pearls from the depths of the sea.

The poet emphasizes the enduring importance of showing kindness to one's sibling in this line.
The love shared between brothers and sisters is a picture of exquisite and valuable
ornamentation because the love of a brother is like a jewel which is purer, high-priced and
more valuable than the gemstones discovered from the great depths of the sea.

STANZA 7

Be kind to thy sister- not many may know


The depth of true sisterly love;
The wealth of the ocean lies fathoms below
The surface that sparkles above.

The poet emphasizes the truth and depth of true sisterly attachment as she stresses the
significance of being kind to one's sister in this stanza. The lines enhance the value of sisterly
love to the ocean's untapped treasure under its glittering surface. This implies that the intense
and enduring affection shared by siblings may have enormous significance that should be
depicted.

STANZA 8

Thy kindness shall bring to thee many sweet hours,


And blessing thy pathway to crown;
Affection shall weave thee a garland of flowers,
More precious than wealth or renown.

The poet praises the positive effects of kindness in this poem. It implies that adopting kindness
will fill one's life with plenty of joys and blessings, adorning their path with delight. It also
underlines that caring, affection, and devotion will produce a lovely garland of flowers,
representing a more priceless and enduring asset than success or fortune.
Q1 what is the role of kindness in our life?
Ans: It helps to make the world a happier place – one act of kindness can often lead to more!
Acts of kindness can make the world a happier place for everyone. They can boost feelings of
confidence, being in control, happiness and optimism.

Q2 how does a father deserve to be treated in his old age?


Ans: We should speak to our father with respect just because we’re now an adult and out of
their home don’t give us license to be rude, unkind, or disrespectful. So, we must speak to them
in ways which treat them with honor and give weight to their position as our parents.

Q3 why should we be kind to our brothers?


Ans: Because life doesn't always go according to plan and there will be times when he needs
you. Be there for him and be supportive when he experiences relationship, job, health, or other
problems. In turn, he's more likely to be there for you.

Q4 what is the attitude of mother towards her child?


Ans: A mother treats her child with a lot of kindness and love and tries to make certain he/she
is happy. She is very responsible and always looks out for her child and very overprotective,
kind, thoughtful and attentive.

Q5 what will happen if a brother does not receive kind treatment at our hands?
Ans: He will get traumatized depressed and hatred towards him and blaming himself and lots of
mentally physically problems.

Q6 how should we treat our sisters?


Ans: We should treat her very politely if she makes you angry; resist the urge to yell at her.
Don’t argue with your sister or talk back to her, show respect for her. Don't curse or abuse her,
saying abusive words are a sign of disrespect.
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