The poem relates the story of a woman who lives in constant fear from her husband. She longs for a life of freedom and fearlessness but becomes a victim of male dominance. She is able to express her feelings only through the art of embroidery. Over a period of time when she gets tired and...

In the poem the poet presents a sad and gloomy picture of the poor and deprived people living in the countryside. He draws a contrast between these people and the city dwellers. He is upset that the rich people living in the urban areas are least bothered about their poor fellow human beings....

The poet says that beautiful things are sources of eternal joy. Life, otherwise, is full of sadness and gloom. But it is the beautiful things like the sun, the moon, trees, flowers and other forms of nature and art that provide solace to human beings. They help him come to terms with life. ...