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  1. The poem A Roadside Stand is a haiku poem with a seasonal appeal. The central idea is the depiction of nature and the importance of doing nothing. The poem A Roadside Stand conveys a sense of yearning for the past through its central theme of change. The speaker's childhood fascination with the roadRead more

    The poem A Roadside Stand is a haiku poem with a seasonal appeal. The central idea is the depiction of nature and the importance of doing nothing.

    The poem A Roadside Stand conveys a sense of yearning for the past through its central theme of change. The speaker’s childhood fascination with the roadside stand, which he remembers with nostalgia, has matured into a growing awareness of the reality of change. The speaker’s present contemplation of the roadside stand suggests a link with the past and foreshadows an awareness of the future.

    The poem’s central theme of change involves a literal description of the roadside stand, which the speaker describes with the imagery of a stopping point on a long journey. The speaker describes the roadside stand as a place where a traveller could stop and gather his thoughts, where he could eat, and where he could rest.

     

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