Marshlands – Emily Pauline Johnson
This is a wonderful poem by Emily Pauline Johnson. In this poem, the poet starts the poem by describing the sky and ground as ‘Thin’ and ‘Wet’. As if a storm could strike at any time, soaking the land. In the Marshes, this is always a possibility. Cranes, Geese and Lizards can be found amongst the land’s reeds, moss, and shadowed corners. These species symbolise a larger group of animals and biological life that live in an area that many people find unpleasant.
As night falls, the poet’s speaker keeps track of the animals’ movements and the roles of the plants. It comes with a deafening silence, which will last until the next day.
Below is a video of the poem made by me!
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