Train Tune” by - Louise Bogan

Question

Back through clouds
Back through clearing
Back through distance
Back through silence

Back through groves
Back through garlands
Back by rivers
Back below mountains

Back through lightning
Back through cities
Back through stars
Back through hours

Back through plains
Back through flowers
Back through birds
Back through rain

Back through smoke
Back through noon
Back along love
Back through midnight

2. What does the absence of punctuation mean in lines such as these from “Train Tune”?

Back through plains/Back through flowers/Back through birds/Back through rain

A. The train does not pause on its journey.
B. The train pauses to avoid hitting birds.
C. The train goes faster through the opening country.
D. The train pauses for people to look at the flowers. ••

Correct me plz

Answer 1

I disagree. Have you ever ridden on a train?

Answer 2

So it's A

Answer 3

Yes, A is correct.