Question

Why are the Young Trees described as 'Sprinting'?

Answer 1

The young trees are described as Sprinting in the poem My mother at sixty-Six

Context from the poem

In this poem, a poet is driving to the Cochin airport. On her way to the airport she looks outside, the young trees seem to be walking past them. With the speed of the car, they seem to be running fast or sprinting. The poet presents a contrast—her ‘dozing’ old mother and the ‘sprinting’ young trees.

• The sprinting of tress symbolize the swift passage of time that has brought old age to her.
• The trees signify youth and life, whereas the old mother represents old age and is moving towards the grave.