Eavan Boland ( “ This Moment “ ) Flashcards
Relationship between the mother and daughter a strong image accessible to everyone who has children or has seen this love within mother hood and parenthood
“ A woman leans down to catch a child / who runs into her arms / this moment”
Vivid imagery of nature coming together in one moment as the whole world is brought together like a welding spark of a hammer this moment brings all things into accordance
“Apples sweeten in the dark “
Lightness and darkness is juxtaposed
But they are positive notions the moths are again brought to the light and are in accordance with nature also highlights the importance of darkness for light
“Stars and moths “
depiction of a tree embracing its creation also a metaphor for boland wanting to protect and cherish her child trying to cherish the moment as time will pass
“And rinds slanting around fruits “
