Analysing the poem 'Climbing My Grandfather' by Andrew Waterhouse

Waterhouse use an extended metaphor to compare climbing a mountain with reflecting upon the past. Waterhouse uses imagery to convey the precarious and multifaceted nature of the climb and remembering a loved one. Waterhouse juxtaposes the comfort derived from the 'grandfather memory' with the painful process of reminiscing. Waterhouse uses imagery to create a peaceful and tranquil final image of the grandfather. The single, unbroken stanza could reflect the unending process of grieving for a loved one.