Why are the young trees described as sprinting?

Explanation:

In this poem, a poet is driving to the Cochin airport.

On her way to the airport she looks outside, and sees the young trees walking past them.

With the speed of the car, they seem to be running fast or sprinting.

The poet presents a difference-her ‘dozing’ old mother and the ‘sprinting’ young trees.

The sprinting of trees symbolize the swift passage of time that has brought old age to her.

The trees signify youth and life, whereas the old mother represents old age and is moving towards the grave.

Final Answer:

The sprinting of the trees symbolizes the rapidly passing years of human's life from childhood to old age.