Poem 1: Fog. By Carl Sandburg.
The fog comes
on little cat feet.
It sits looking
over harbor and city
on silent haunches
and then moves on.
Poem 2: Life. By Naomi Long Madgett.
Life is but a toy that swings on a bright gold chain
Ticking for a little while
To amuse a fascinated infant,
Until the keeper, a very old man,
Becomes tired of the game
And lets the watch run down.
Question
Choose the statement that best compares the meaning of these poems.
Answer options with 4 options
1.
People are like infants amused by toys.
2.
Life is short, so live while you can.
3.
Time is only a shiny distraction.
4.
Things of this world are fleeting.
1 answer
The best statement that compares the meaning of these poems is:
4. Things of this world are fleeting.
Both poems convey a sense of transience. In Sandburg's "Fog," the fog arrives quietly and briefly, illustrating the fleeting nature of moments. In Madgett's "Life," life is likened to a toy that eventually stops ticking, emphasizing the temporary nature of existence.
