Understanding the poem 'Poppies'
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I can explain the main themes and ideas explored in the poem ‘Poppies’.
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’Poppies’ is from the poetry collection 'Exit Wounds’ which explores lesser-recognised experiences of war
Written from the perspective of a mother, Weir presents the quiet trauma of those who lose close relatives at war
Weir's poem struck a nerve with many mothers who had lost their children during conflict
Weir is a textile designer and applied the technique of felt making to this poem to explore the deep process of grief
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