a. Read the poem. Identify the speaker and the main theme.
GRAMMAR Observe the tense of
the verbs from 1.1 to 1.7. When is this tense used? p. 24
c. Identify who "They" refers to (1.3) and explain the relationship between "I" and "They". How does this relationship evolve in the poem?
d. Comment on the last line.
e. Listen to the poem and practise reciting it, paying attention to rhythm and intonation.