Crying Summary Class 5 English Marigold Poem 4

Key Points of the Poem

• Galway Kinnell wrote a poem called 'Crying' in which he suggests that crying a lot, like babies do, is a good way to feel happier. 
• He encourages people to let out their tears, and after crying, they can take it easy, have a shower, even if others are curious about it. 
• The poet wants to say that crying is okay, and it's nothing to be serious about.
  

Explanation of the Poem

Stanza 1

Crying only a little bit
is no use. You must cry
until your pillow is soaked! Then you can jump in the shower
and splash-splash-splash!

In his first lines, the poet tells young readers that crying momentarily will do them no good. He claims that it won’t be beneficial. This is true because when you cry just a bit, you do not fully express your feelings. You can never actually be cheerful if unhappiness is still inside of you. The poet therefore encourages everyone to cry without restricting feelings. The poet wants you to sob until your tears fully cover the cushion. The poet wants you to get in the shower after you’ve cried your heart out. You’ll be relieved when you take a shower. Since  you are now happy, you can enjoy the sound of water splashing. After all that weeping, taking a shower actually cheer you up and make you feel at ease.

Stanza 2

Then you can throw open
your window
and, “Ha, ha! ha ha!”
And if people say, “Hey,
what's going on up there?”
“Ha ha!” sing back, “Happiness
was hiding in the last tear! I wept it! Ha ha!”

Kinnell continues by saying that you may then open the window if you want to. Splashing in the water and taking a relaxing bath are both enjoyable. People will notice when you are having fun. Some people could even ask you what’s going on over there. The poet encourages you to avoid letting these questions ruin your time. In reality, you only need to say that the tear you just wept contained your happiness. You may then resume enjoying your shower without having to worry.

Summary of the Poem

The poem is about crying and finding happiness. It says crying a little doesn't help because you need to let all the sadness out to be truly happy. The poet suggests crying until your pillow is soaked, and after that, you'll feel lighter and happier. Taking a shower after crying makes you joyful, and even if people ask questions, you can say your happiness was hidden in your last tear. The poem encourages us to not be afraid to cry because it releases our happiness, so cry and enjoy being happy.

Theme of The Poem 

The poem is about tears and also about experiencing joy once you’re done being sad. According to the poem “Crying,” we can eventually be joyful by crying our hearts out until there is no longer any grief inside of us.