The poem highlights the wind and the sun's powers. It's ending teaches humility. |
The moon and the stars are gone, but the sun is here To light up her world, bright and fair She climbs over the hills in the early morning, Ready to see children playing and people laughing. She looks down and sees mister wind stronger than ever Blowing away in great anguish and terror He looks at Mrs Sun, relaxing in the air And says, “Howdidoo sunshine, how are you up there?” Mrs Sun looks down, smiling at the Mr. Wind, “Howdidoo to you too and how have you been?” He replied, “Bigger and stronger as always, Huffing and puffing the market stalls away! See those wet clothes hanging on the line? Let’s see which is better, your gift or mine Let us see who first can get the wet clothes down Are you ready to look like a clown?” She replied with proud smiles, “Ready when you are!” And he huffed and he puffed near and far But the pins held on, not letting go He paused for a bit, disappointed with his show My turn I think, Mrs Sun said, like a humble child And with her modesty, she gave a warm smile Birds started singing; bees started working after a while Momentarily, Mrs. Jackson came out, taking her clothes off the line |