Prompt

"The leader of the fishermen calls out to his comrades to rise with the dawn. He notes that the sky is brightening with morning light and the wind, which was blowing all night, now lies still like a sleeping child in the arms of dawn. The leader urges the fishermen to gather their nets from the shore and set their boats free to capture the abundant fish that the tide will bring. He reminds them that they are the kings of the sea. Stanza 2 The leader exhorts his fellow fishermen not to delay but to hasten out to sea, following the call of the seagulls. He reminds them that the sea is their mother, the clouds their brothers, and the waves their companions. Though they may be tossed about by the sea at sunset, the leader assures them that the sea god who controls the storms will protect their lives. Stanza 3 The leader acknowledges that the shade of the coconut groves and the fragrance of the mango trees are sweet, and the sands at the full moon with the voices of loved ones are also pleasant. However, he declares that even sweeter are the kiss of the sea spray and the dance of the wild foam. He urges the fishermen to row to the very edge of the horizon where the sky meets the sea. The poem vividly depicts the life of the Coromandel fishermen, their close connection with the sea, and their fearless spirit as they venture out daily to earn their living from the ocean's bounty. Sarojini Naidu's lyrical language and vivid imagery bring their world to life."