(1) read a brief biography/interview about her from the documents above or the link(s) below;
(2) read through THREE poems by her;
(3) write a summary of what you learned about the poet based on her biography and poems, citing specific examples in the form of FOUR direct quotes. It should be 250-300 words. Also, think in terms of TWO questions you would like to ask that might help you better understand poetry in general (these are not included in the word count).
Aprils End: so far throughout the poems it strongly reflects how much her daughter, Elizabeth Robinson, means to her and how much she has touched her life. I can almost see through her eyes and understand what she is thinking. I love how these poems were written on different points in her daughter’s life. Some were big turning points in her life like 9/11 and some were soccer games and just little aspects during her life.
In the poem "that Tuesday" it is describing her fear and thoughts within the day of 9/11. "In Mrs. White’s classroom And I was miles away At the State Street bank making my deposits." gives a feeling of being a mother and the thought process of a mother’s point of view. Personally, I have never had this experience but it seemed like I was right there with her throughout the day and I could understand what was going on.
Moving to the point of her daughter’s teenage years, it is shown in the poem "I love you." in the poem where it states "while on her cell phone
With the teenage boy she meets at school" it almost reminds me of my parents because they love to tease about boyfriends and just do what they do best; embarrass teenagers.
In the poem “home game” the part where it says “our daughters’ soccer team has finally won a home game. Now the players huddle quietly with the coach, their jerseys as yellow as the dandelions still applauding from the grass.” You can really visualize the team together and as if you were at the game too. You can almost feel the pride that the parents have because they won their game. I can just imagine the parents and players faces light up as they scored the goal or made a great play.
Lastly in the poem "Learners Permit" where it says "from behind the wheel, quizzing The yellow traffic light ahead Or chiding the tailgater Caught in her rearview mirror." it almost feels like I’m in the car with them and this really stood out to me because I'm almost 16 too and I will be in the same position as her daughter.
where is your daughter now?
which of these poems seem to stand out the most for you?
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