Reading and responding to John Lyons' poem 'Granny's Sugarcake'

Reading and rereading poems leads to a richer response and a greater understanding of language within the poem. The structure of a poem plays a crucial role in conveying the poet's message and evoking emotions in the reader. Language is how a poet expresses emotions, ideas and experiences using imagery, simile and other literary devices. A theme is a big idea, topic or message that recurs in a poem. Engaging in conversations about poems allows us to make connections with our own lives and the world around us.