Summary Rasheed and narrator stand under a mango tree in Rasheed’s yard. Rasheed’s son, a 16-year-old boy, brings ripe mango slices. The narrator enjoys the mango, describing it as tasting like honey. He asks Rasheed if he planted the tree himself. Rasheed replies that the tree has a special story behind it. Rasheed begins narrating […]

Short Summary Michael loved basketball but was shorter than others. He wanted to play like his brothers. Mark, the tallest boy, always blocked his shots. Mama told him to be patient and put salt in his shoes. Michael ate well and practised every day. Months passed but he did not grow taller. Daddy reminded him […]

This poem is about love, unity, and the shortness of life. It says that love makes life beautiful, while fear destroys it. People are asked to smile at each other and live together like brothers and sisters. Life is compared to sunlight that quickly fades, reminding us that we don’t have much time. The poem […]