The Poem 'Vocation' gives voice to a little child who looks out into the world and wishes to be free. As he walks to school and back, he watches with envy people around who appear to be unfettered by rules, like the bangle seller who walks about, selling his crystal bangles, the gardener who digs the ground, getting as wet or dirty as he wishes, and the watchman at night who swings his lantern and walks with his shadow by his side.