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Based on your understanding of the poem, complete the following passage by the using the phrases given in the box. - English

Based on your understanding of the poem, complete the following passage by the using the phrases given in the box.

youth to old ageup or down the hillto hurry nor move away
high adventurejoyfulmournlooking ahead

The poet wants to live his life __________, willing to do something. He neither wants __________ from his goal. He does not want to _______ the things he has lost, not hold back for fear of the future. He instead prefers to live his life with a whole and happy heart which cheerfully travels from __________. Therefore, it does not matter to him whether the path goes __________, rough or smooth, the journey will be __________. He will continue to seek what he wanted as a boy - new friendship, __________ and a crown (prize). His heart will remain courageous and pursue his desires. He hopes that every turn in his life's journey will be the best.

SOLUTION

The poet wants to live his life looking ahead, willing to do something. He neither wants to hurry nor move away from his goal. He does not want to mourn the things he has lost, not hold back for fear of the future. He instead prefers to live his life with a whole and happy heart which cheerfully travels from youth to old age. Therefore, it does not matter to him whether the path goes up or down the hill rough or smooth, the journey will be joyful. He will continue to seek what he wanted as a boy - new friendship, high adventure, and a crown (prize). His heart will remain courageous and pursue his desires. He hopes that every turn in his life's journey will be the best.