Rain on the Roof Summary Class 9 English Beehive Chapter 3

DETAILED SUMMARY

This is a lyrical poem by Coates Kinney. In this poem, the poet expresses his love for nature and praises the beauty of nature. The poet says that when the clouds filled with rain vapours fleet in the sky everybody feels thrilled. The sadness weeps in rainy tears. It is very enjoyable to have rest in a cosy bed when it is raining outside. It is very enjoyable to hear the pattering sound of soft rain on the shingles of the roof. This makes an echo in the poet’s heart.
Many recollections and fancies take place in the poet’s mind. In his memory, his dead mother’s imagination also takes place. He feels happy at this. lie again listens the pattering sound of rain and gets thrilled.

Summary (2)

The poet observes that when the starry sky is overcast with rain-bearing clouds, the sad darkness is filled with raindrops which are like gentle tears. It is a very pleasant, comforting, and thrilling experience to lie in one’s room with the head pressed on the pillow and listen to the sound of raindrops falling on the tin roof overhead.
Every drop of rain falling on the roof makes a tinkling sound that moves the poet’s heart. These sounds rouse a number of imaginary things in the thoughts of an otherwise busy poet. The soft pitter-patter of the falling rain-drops also revives many childhood memories.
Among these memories, there is one about his mother. He recollects how she used to look at her dear children as she put them to sleep and wished them to have sweet dreams till they met again early in the morning. As the poet listens to the music made by the rain falling on the roof, he visualizes in his mind the affectionate look of his mother. Thus, the rain makes a bridge between his present and his past.

Value Points

• The poet is resting on his bed.
• Suddenly he hears the sound of clouds and quietness all around disappears.
• The rain starts all of a sudden.
• The tin roof of his cottage creates the beautiful sound of raindrops.
• The sound of rain echoes in the heart of the poet and he remembers a good number of things.
• Some of his memories are sweet and some are sad.
• The poet receives the sound of rain as a bliss.
• He remembers his childhood and sweet love received from his mother.

Useful Expressions 

• … starry spheres – An area in the sky where stars appear in a group.
• What bliss — A pleasing movement that the poet is unable to forget.
• … a thousand dreamy fancies’ Into busy starting, — The poet remembers his past and finds himself lost in imagination.
• … a thousand recollections ‘Weave their air-threads into woof, — A chain of memories that visit the poet’s mind during the rainy season.
• … darling dreamers — Refers to children who love and remember their mother equally like the poet.