Poem 14: My Neighboring Friend Breathing His Last! : Book 3

 

Poem 14: My Neighboring Friend Breathing His Last!

 

Word	Meaning	Synonym
1.      Breath his last	to die	Pass away, die, depart
2.      Aghast	filled with horror or shock.	Horrified, shocked, terrified
3.      Decamp	leave a place suddenly or secretly.	Leave, dying, the demise
4.      Shrieks	to utter a sharp shrill sound	Shrills, cries, screams
5.      Flare-up	a sudden outburst of something,	Blaze, grow, outburst
6.      Dwell	to live as a resident	Live, abide

 

Reference:

These lines have been taken from “My Neighboring Friend Breathing His Last! ” written by “ Bullah Shah”

Context:

The central idea of the poem is death. The poet is very sad about his friend who is going to die. The poet is aware of the fact that life is a journey and its destination is unavoidable death.

Explanation:

In these lines, the poet is so sad about the death of his best friend. He says the sight of his friend’s death is not good and hard to bear. He is terrified and says that he can do without his friend. He wants to tell the fact that man is helpless before death and he can’t help his best friend.

Short Questions:

Q1. When does a person remember God?

Whenever a person is in some trouble, crises, or unfavorable circumstance, he remembers God to seek His help and refuge.

Q2. What is the effect of the death scene?

A death scene reminds us of the true nature of lies and temporary stay in this world. We think of the bitter reality of death that can approach us anytime.

Q3. How does a person feel helpless about the death of a friend?

A person feels helpless at the death of his friend because he can do nothing to save him from death. Man is mortal. He is destined to die.

Q4. How is the flame in the heart flared up to height?

The separation of beloved friend flares up flames in heart to height. He can not bear the death of his friend.

Q5. What is the theme of the poem?

The death of our dear ones reminds us of our helplessness and morality. Nothing is everlasting but god Almighty whose love is the real success.