Ruth Baumann reads “Between Seasons”

The transcript is a poetic reflection on the rarity of love and the beauty of nature. It contrasts the external beauty of the Earth with the internal feelings of the speaker, who is captivated by the natural world but remains inside, reflecting on love and personal emotions.

What is the main theme discussed in the first section of the poem?

• The beauty of nature

• The rarity of love

• The discomfort of heat

• The confinement indoors

How does the poet describe the Earth outside in the second section?

• As gorgeous but too hot

• As a rare and precious entity

• As a reflection of love

• As a place of confinement

What season and location does the poet mention in the second section?

• Winter in New York

• Spring in California

• August in Florida

• Autumn in Texas

In the third section, what does the poet keep hearing?

• The sound of rain

• Beautiful bird calls

• The rustling of leaves

• The sound of waves

What feeling does the poet express in the final section?

• Excitement for adventure

• A sense of confinement

• Contentment with solitude

• Joy of being outside