What makes the poet sick ? – InterviewSolution

1.	What makes the poet sick ?
Answer» The fact, that humans commit all kinds of sins and still discuss their duty to God, makes the poet sick. This shows the hypocrisy of humans, who on one hand do wrong and on the other pray to God.

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