How does the poet react to the condition of the boy in 'The Ball Poem' ?

Answer – The poet feels sympathy for the boy who has lost his ball, but he does not offer him another ball or money to buy one. He understands that the boy must learn to face loss on his own. The poet sees this small incident as an important lesson in life. Through the loss of the ball, the boy learns that possessions can be lost and cannot always be recovered. Thus, the poet allows him to experience sorrow so that he may become more mature and learn to accept the reality of loss.