The poet notices that his friend is straining and studying and asks him to stop slogging over books. He warns him that he might grow obese if he coops himself in a room studying. Does this remind you of the stress and strain that students in India are put through in order to achieve grades and do well in competitive exams? Do you think we should continue with the status quo in education?
The poet then points out that the student is missing out on the wonderful scenery outside with sunshine bathing the mountains decked with lush green fields. Nowadays, even the natural environment is being pushed to the fringes. Children and students are being robbed of natural surroundings. In such a scenario, it is important to ensure that children and students do visit natural environments and are also guided to be sensitive to natural environments. Activities like gardening and visiting neighborhood parks should also form an important aspect of their educational years.
The poet then points out that studying books brings in drudgery. William Wordsworth, who respects nature, asks his friend to listen to the sweet songs of birds which can bring in more wisdom than any number of books.