Visual Story: The Rainbow | English Santoor Class 5 - New NCERT PDF Download

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The Rainbow
First Stanza
- Boats sail on rivers and ships sail on 
seas.
- Rivers are small water bodies, while seas 
are large and wide.
- The poet compares these with clouds 
that move across the sky.
- She finds the clouds far more beautiful 
than boats and ships.
Second Stanza
- Bridges built on rivers are pretty and 
useful.
- But the rainbow is like a natural bridge in 
the sky.
- It looks like a colourful arch rising above 
the trees.
- The rainbow seems to build a magical 
road from earth to sky.
- The poet finds the rainbow much prettier 
than man-made bridges.
Theme/ Message
The poem brings out the beauty of 
nature, especially the sky and clouds, 
and shows how natural things can be 
more beautiful than man-made 
creations.
It encourages the use of imagination, 
like seeing clouds as boats and 
rainbows as bridges, to enjoy and 
understand the world in a fun and 
creative way.
There is a sense of connection 
between the earth and the sky, and 
between humans and nature, reminding 
us that we are part of a larger, beautiful 
world.
The poem teaches us to pause and 
appreciate the simple things around 
us. It reminds readers that even 
everyday sights can be full of wonder if 
we take time to notice them.
It shows that imagination makes life more joyful. Looking at the world with creative 
eyes helps us see magic in ordinary moments.