Summary: Night

Introduction

The poem is about a child wondering where the sun goes at night. It talks about the peaceful change from day to night and the joy of seeing the sun rise again in the morning. The poem shows how a child feels happy watching the sun move across the sky and loves the peaceful night.

Explanation

Stanza 1

The sun that shines all day so bright,
I wonder where it goes at night.
It sinks behind a distant hill
And all the world grows dark and still.

In this stanza, the poet is talking about the sun, which is very bright and warm during the day. The poet thinks about where the sun goes when night comes. The sun goes down behind a faraway hill, and when it does, everything around us becomes dark and quiet. It's like the world is getting ready for bedtime, just like when we get sleepy and want to rest.

Stanza 2

And then I go to bed and sleep
Until the day begins to peep.
And when my eyes open,
I see the Sun is
shining down on me.

In this stanza, the poet tells us what happens after the sun goes away. The poet goes to bed and falls asleep. While the poet is sleeping, the day starts to come back, like the sun is peeking out again. When the poet wakes up and opens their eyes, they see the sun shining brightly once more. It's a happy moment because the sun brings light and warmth, just like a friendly smile that makes everything feel nice again.

Moral

Word Meanings

• Curiosity: Wanting to know or learn something
• Phenomenon: A fact or event that can be observed and studied
• Cyclical: Occurring in cycles or repeating pattern
• Grows: To become bigger or increase in size.
• Peep: To look at something quickly or secretly.