Children understand himAnd only this has kept intactHis pride and self-respect.Otherwise he is a dry stream-bedLiving on memoriesAnd an inadequate pension,And the hospitalityNow given, revokedOf his sons and daughters.An old man, who must be humoured,And sent to his roomWhen there are guests about,But always to be relied onTo keep the children upstairsOut of mischief.Yes,They understand him.From man-roar, and friendlyPunches to the chest,And damp kisses on scrubbed cheeks,They sail to the harbour of his knees.Taufiq Rafatabove is the poem "Children Understand him" Please answer this R.T.C from the given poem,"they sail to the harbour of his knees"Q1. who are they?Q2. when do they sail to his knees and why?Q3. which words or expressions are used metaphorically here?Pleasee be quick...

Children understand himAnd only this has kept intactHis pride and self

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