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Poetry appreciation "Fire the sun" Poem selected: 'Three poems for women' by Susan Griffin.
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POETRY APPRECIATION "FIRE THE SUN" Poem selected: 'THREE POEMS FOR WOMEN' BY SUSAN GRIFFIN SUBJECT: Basically the poem is divided into three parts. Each part identifies a specific task assigned to a woman. It is a very simple and straightforward poem, which does not beat around the bush. It is very easy to understand and candidly outlines the average woman's life, carrying out her daily duties. However in doing this, we get the impression that she seems to be giving up a part of herself - her senses become somewhat distorted.We are told of three certain tasks carried out by these women - doing the dishes, cleaning the floor and minding the children. The first stanza is dedicated to a woman doing the dishes. Every line is repeated as it says, "the woman doing the dishes has trouble hearing". This could be due to the noise and clamour created by the dishes. The second...
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