11. Unseen Poem Comprehension for Class 8

 To read the given poem carefully.

A REAL CONCERN

God gave us enough wisdom
Instead, we employed it for own stardom
God gave us a thought of mercy
Instead, we made fiat of it without the trace
God gave us an element of tender feelings
Instead, we misused for selfish passions
God gave us the light to protect justice
 Instead, we explored ways for injustice
God gave us darkness to rest in peace
Instead, we chose to become slaves of bliss
God gave us to nature as our shield
Instead, we destroyed it for personal ends
God provided us with the option of amity
Instead, we opted ways for creating enmity.
Yet, God gave us another great chance
The greatest and most precious essence and
yes the essence of love towards one and all
Instead, we created hatred for our own jab.

—Dr. T Ashok Chalcravarthy

Answer the following questions.

1. What did we do when God gave us wisdom?

2. What did we do with the tender feelings which God gave us?

3. How did we misuse darkness?

4. What did we do with the love which God gave us for others?

5. Give the rhyming words which rhyme with wisdom, mercy and amity.

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