‘Save us, save us,’ they seem to say,
‘Let the god not abandon us
Who have come so far in darkness and in pain.
We too had our lives to live.
You with your light meter and relaxed itinerary,
Let not our naive labours have been in vain!’
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Class Activity
1. Annotate the poem.
2. What is the main theme present in the poem?
3. Discuss two images that appealed to you in the poem.
4. Did you like the poem? Give reasons for your answer.
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