Reflection

Title : For Margaret
Author : Stanley Moss

Summary :
This poem tells about a daughter and her mother who was dying. She tried to remember about her mother’s poor life that full with sadness. Although her mother was just a poor woman but her mother always helps her to carry the weight of her life. She was very regret that she cannot make her mother happy. Now, when she realized that her mother was dying, she wishes that she could to sit upon the grass together with her mother and talk about grandchildren and great grandchildren with her. She wish that she could spend her time with accompany her mother’s life.

Comment :
I think this poem is full with repentance in one’s life. The writer wrote each verse clearly and used some simile words in describing a woman’s poor life.

Experience :
This poem reminds me with my mother. It teaches me that I have to make my mother’s life happy because I do not want to feel regret later. As a daughter, I do not want to make my mother’s life in vain. I will take her care and protect her as much as I can.