Beehive (Poem): Rain on the Roof · Class 9 · CBSE English
What does the phrase 'darling dreamers' refer to in the poem?
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What does the phrase 'darling dreamers' refer to in the poem?
- A.Adults dreaming about their future careers
- B.Children who are fast asleep and dreamingCorrect answer
- C.Poets who write romantic verses
- D.Travelers stranded in the rain
Solution
'Darling dreamers' refers to the children (including the poet and his siblings in the past) who used to sleep and dream comfortably under their mother's watchful eye.
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