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Exploring Themes and Figurative Language in Obscure Poetry In “Those Winter Sundays” by Robert Hayden, the theme of the poem is the complexity of love and the sacrifices parents make for their children. The speaker reflects on their childhood

We’re dealing with some interesting and, in some cases, obscure poetry. For each poem, try and determine the theme or underlying message. What are the poems teaching us? Consider the ways in which the poems use figurative language to evoke certain effects. Respond to one other classmate’s response in your post. (2-3 paragraphs)
Those Winter Sundays
BY ROBERT HAYDEN
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Poetry: Sonnet 18 by William Shakespeare ‖ Sir Patrick Stewart (2020.04.07) #ASonnetADay
BY GWENDOLYN BROOKS