My House, It Cries Read line 2 What is suggested by the
speaker's use of the word "complains in this
line?
This noisy house of mine
Complains so much of the time.
Out of bed, as my foot hits the ground
A creaking moon begins to sound.
It shows that the speaker is annoyed by the
needs of the house,
"Help, please help loose floorboards say,
But I must hurry to begin my work day.
"Help, please help' they still insist
I
"Later" I say, and yet they persist
It shows that the speaker is bothered by the
requests of clients.
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Then, in the kitchen a soggy surprise.
I look up at the ceiling and rub my eyes.
Drip drip drip. What is that sound?
A puddle of rain, like tears on the ground
It shows that the house is extremely old.
It shows that the speaker dislikes loud noises.