My Only Cry — Chapter Summary
NIOS · Class 10 · English
Summary of My Only Cry for NIOS Class 10 English. Key concepts: The poem is spoken by, Adults are blamed for building and The poem demands that arms.
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Overview
My Only Cry is a blank verse poem by Leila Ibrahim Semaan that presents a child’s protest against war, deceit, and the growth of destructive weapons. The poem speaks through the voice of a child who represents all children of the world. It shows how adults have created a world filled with fear, lies
Key Concepts
The poem is spoken by
The poem is spoken by a child who stands for all children of the world. The child speaks honestly and directly, unlike adults who are shown as decepti
Adults are blamed for building destructive
Adults are blamed for building destructive weapons, making false promises, and failing to protect the future of children. Only adults can rebuild a be
The poem demands that arms factories
The poem demands that arms factories be closed and that wars and lies stop. Weapons are presented as a danger to humanity and the future of children.
Peace and fellowship are shown as
Peace and fellowship are shown as essential human values. The child believes life should be based on affection, but this has been covered by the harmf
The poem changes the meaning
The poem changes the meaning of pronouns like you, them, we, and your across stanzas. This creates a direct address to adults, children, and arms make
Learning Objectives
- Understand the central message of peace and anti-war protest
- Identify the child-speaker and the adults who are addressed in different parts of the poem
- Recognize how blank verse gives rhythm without rhyme
- Explain the poem’s criticism of arms factories and political division
- Understand the importance of peace, affection, and truth in human life
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