The meadow offers several surprises to the one who has an eager eye to look at the meadow. Walking on the soft velvety grass, the sound of the brook, a butterfly sipping nectar from the flowers, all such sights give immense pleasure. These sights are no less than the nature’s surprise gift.
Walking further on, one may find a rabbit hidden in the grass. One may not be able to see it instantly, but soon it would hop in front of you because it would be scared. A dandelion that was golden a couple of days ago would have also bloomed.
One could find several houses in the meadows. There would be burrows in the ground, nests beneath the tall grasses, mounds for ants and so on. For every person there would be some or the other surprise.
Stanza 1
Explanation: If one pays attention, a meadow has several surprises to offer. It is a great pleasure to walk through the velvety soft grass and hear the sound of the brook.
Stanza 2
You may see a butterfly
Rest upon a buttercup
And unfold its drinking straws
To sip the nectar up.
Explanation: In the meadows, it is possible to come across a butterfly comfortably placed upon her buttercup or flowers full of nectar. It would seem as if the butterfly is sipping nectar from the buds and flowers with the help of a drinking straw.
Stanza 3
Explanation: Walking on the soft grass, one may not be immediately able to see the rabbit hiding there. The rabbit might get frightened by our footsteps and would hop out of the grass. That indeed is a sight worth watching.
Stanza 4
Explanation: Dandelions or bright yellow flowers, that appeared golden several days ago have bloomed and flutter as you go near and blow at them.
Stanza 5
Explanation: If one explores the meadows, one comes across various houses. There are burrows in the ground meant for smaller animals. Some nests are found beneath the tall grass and mounds for the ants are also there.
Stanza 6
Explanation: If one is able to pay a little attention, look and listen well, one may find several beautiful surprises in the meadows.