Think Like a Tree
 This is a beautiful poem by Karen Shragg where she inspires us to "think like a tree."
A tree stands tall no matter what happens. It provides shelter to all. Not only this, the tree is deeply rooted while it's branches reach high.
Similarly, the poet tells us to  be down to earth and reach high to achieve our goals.
No matter what the season maybe, winter, summer, autumn or spring; the tree stands tall.
Similarly, whatever circumstances may present themselves in our lives, we too must stand tall; and be prepared for every season. Here, winter depicts the troubled times in our lives. Spring, here, can be compared to an end to troubles and new beginnings. Basically, the poet is telling us to smile and face every situation in live with a smile on our face.
The poet also urges us to settle down and get to know ourselves better for therein lies our true strength.

Think Like a Tree 

by Karen I. Shragg 

Soak up the sun 

Affirm life’s magic 

Be graceful in the wind

 Stand tall after the storm

 Feel refreshed after it rains

 Grow strong without notice 

Be prepared for each season 

Provide shelter to strangers 

Hang tough through a cold spell 

Emerge renewed a the first signs of spring 

Stay deeply rooted while reaching for the sky

 Be still long enough to hear your own leaves rustling.

The Brook By Alfred Lord Tennyson

Dear students,
Here is a wonderful explanation of the poem with captivating images.
Do view it.
Given below are also some of the literary devices used by Alfred Lord Tennyson in the poem.
Personification: Here the brook has been personified, that is, it has been given life-like qualities.
It gives you a first person account of its journey towards the "brimming river".
Alliteration: A device, wherein, a consonant sound is repeated to make the poem more rhythmic in nature. For Men may come and men may go but I go on forever. Repetition of the "m" sound.
Onomatopoeia: Sound words used in the poem like "chatter", "bicker"
Refrain of the poem: For ......I go on forever. It reinforces the theme of the poem that men are mortal beings and they die, whereas, the brook is eternal and it goes on for ever.
This too maybe of help.