The Power of Music by Sukumar Ray
The Power of Music by Sukumar Ray Line by Line Paraphrase (Please keep a copy of the poem from your book before reading the poem) 1.In summer, we begin to hear the humming sound of Bhisma Lochan Sharma’s singing. 2. His singing can be heard everywhere—on hills, plains, from Delhi all the way to Burma. 3. He sings with extreme intensity, as if his life depends on it, as if he's determined to sing no matter what. 4. People get confused and shocked by his singing, and move away—even though they know he means no harm. 5. People run away in panic, some getting hurt, or they become pale and weak. 6.They beg him, saying, “Please stop singing! We cannot take it anymore—we may die!” 7. His terrible singing causes bullock-carts to topple over and horses to collapse on the road. 8. But Bhisma Lochan does not care—he continues to sing loudly and powerfully. 9. Animals hate the loud noise as soon as they hear it. 10. They cry, fall over with their feet up, or look around in utter confusion. 11...