Question

What surprises do the meadows have to offer you?

Answer 1

Hint: The context of the above question is given in the poem ‘Meadow Surprise’ written by Lois Brandt Phillips. The theme of the poem is based on the blessing and beautiful gifts given to us by nature.

Complete answer:
The poet says that if a person looks around carefully and listens keenly, then, they will find the surprises that the meadow has to offer.

The following surprises were discussed in the poem-
- There is velvety grass in the meadows to walk on and the blissful sound of the brooks to hear.
- There are wildflowers full of nectar, from which butterflies are sucking nectar with the help of their sipping straw.
- One may encounter a rabbit while walking, as it hops out of its hiding in the soft grass when it hears the footsteps.
- There are dandelions that were golden when they were buds. Now, they have turned like airy parachutes. If one blows them they will flutter and dance.
- There are burrows, mounds of ants and various other houses of small animals in the meadows.
- In fact, there are as many surprises in the meadows as one can dare to find.

Note: In real life also men have to take time to see the surprises that are hidden in nature. These surprises are beautiful. Like the rabbit in the poem who popped out of its hiding in the grass, many such surprises will pop out in the meadows for those who are eager to find out.