The Heart of The Tree- Henry Cuyler Bunner| B.Com/BBA/I Semester

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3. HEART OF THE TREE

Henry Cuyler Bunner

"WHAT does he plant who plants a tree?

He plants a friend of sun and sky;

He plants the flag of breezes free;

The shaft of beauty, towering high.

He plants a home to heaven anigh

For song and mother-croon of bird

In hushed and happy twilight heard --

The treble of heaven's harmony --

These things he plants who plants a tree.

What does he plant who plants a tree?

He plants cool shade and tender rain,

And seed and bud of days to be,

And years that fade and flush again;

He plants the glory of the plain;

He plants the forest's heritage;

The harvest of a coming age;

They joy that unborn eyes shall see --

These things he plants who plants a tree.

What does he plant who plants a tree?

He plants, in sap and leaf and wood,

In love of home and loyalty

And far-cast thought of civic good --

His blessing on the neighborhood

Who in the hollow of His hand

Holds all the growth of all our land --

A nation's growth from sea to sea

Stirs in his heart who plants a tree."

Short Answer Questions :

1. Whom is the speaker addressing in the poem?

The speaker is addressing the readers in the poem.

2. List any two things that man will do by planting a tree.

By planting a tree

1.Man plants a friend of sun and sky

2.He plants a flag of breezes free

3. How is the tree a friend of the Sun and Sky?

The poet says that the tree is a friend of the sun and sky because it is tall enough to reach out to the sky and appears like as if it is talking to the sun and sky and shares their benefits like friends.The tree directly receives the warmth of sun and also helps to create cool breeze to lessen the heat of the sun and the glare of the sky.

The tree depends on the sun to carry out the process of photosynthesis. Similarly, the tree is a friend of the sky because it takes in carbon dioxide from the air and releases oxygen in the air and thus purifies the air. Also transpiration from trees is responsible for cloud formation in the sky before it rains. Thus tree is a friend of sun and sky.

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4. “The flag of breezes” means

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Paragraph answer questions :

1. What are the functions of a tree?

Trees serve to beautify nature and provide a home for the birds and offer us cool shade. They are the harbinger of rain and the source of cool breezes. They keep the environment balanced by taking in carbon dioxide and giving out oxygen.The poet emphasises that when a tree is planted the sun and sky share their bounty like a friend with the earth.The tree depends on the sun to carry out the process of photosynthesis. Similarly, the tree is a friend of the sky because it takes in carbon dioxide from the air and releases oxygen in the air and thus purifies the air.

Transpiration from trees is responsible for cloud formation in the sky before it rains. The tree is a flag of free breeze as the leaves just like flags that flutter freely in the breeze, flutter and provide soothing, cool breeze to us. The tree which rises high helps in originating cool breezes , a home which is close to heaven for the birds to nest in and nurture their young ones. The music created by the humming of birds and breeze is like a heavenly song and all these are created when a tree is planted.

The poet says that by planting a tree one ensures that there is cool shade and no dry spell as trees make sure it rains. They never cease to exist as they continue the process of regeneration by shedding seeds and leaves that give birth to new plants needed to maintain balance in the ecosystem. The planting of a tree leads to new life to replace the one which has withered. The tree leads to a legacy that is the forest of the future and it adds beauty to the plains and becomes a joy for everyone.

The poet conveys that we must plant new trees to ensure a harmonious and stable way of living for us and for the generations to come.

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2. How does a nation grow by planting trees?

By planting a tree the man directly or indirectly contributes to the growth of nation.When he plants a tree it sets in motion the progress of a nation from sea to sea and all this starts from the progressive thought in man's mind.The poet believes that the man who holds the sapling in his hand is actually in fact holding the growth of humanity in his hand because the tree is like a heart and will create new life on earth. The trunk is like a bridge; and the branches are a link to the universe

By planting trees he will bring transformation and aid in the growth and prosperity of life on earth.. The poet says that the feelings that are awakened in the heart of the man who plants a tree are feelings that hope for growth and transformation.The person who plants a tree not only ensures cool shade and tender rain but he also sows the seeds and buds for lush forests for the future generations to benefit from. He sows the seeds of development of the nation and the world.

Trees are needed for the growth and development of the nation as we cannot survive in a land with no trees. We must plant trees keeping in mind the welfare of the “coming age.” Every part of the tree is beneficial to humans in one or other way.Trees balance the ecosystem and helps to purify the air and maintains the temperature and climate of this planet.It ensures the well being of the humans and all living things on earth.The future of a nation depends on the well being of the people.A nation progresses when its city and people progresses.By planting a tree we are contributing to the growth of nation as it brings progress from sea to sea.

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3. How does the tree convey loyalty of the man who plants it?

A single tree remains for years and years,producing fruits and seeds thus making the area a forest someday for the future generation.Years will pass by, but the tree will remain there through its seeds which will produce new trees in the future.

The man who plants a tree is putting his thoughts for the well being of the future generations.He is actually planting the harvest of the coming age and is bringing joy that the unborn eyes shall see.By planting trees he is making the earth habitable for all living beings and is also supporting the environment.The man who plants a tree is a blessing to the nation and his thoughtfulness brings happiness and prosperity and wellness to many generations to come.

By planting a tree the man his showing his concern for the future of the planet.The tree he plants give food. wood ,medicine and sap to all living beings on this earth.The man who plants a tree is doing so because of his loyalty towards his neighbourhood, his family,and to the society.He is initiating a step in making this world a better place to live for himself as well as for all future generations.

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