of our backyard garden
under the perennial sun
to seek the most tender
5 spheres of cherry tomatoes
arrows of green peppers
tear drops of garlic cloves
and umbrella of cilantro
In the first stanza, the poet uses figurative language of an exploration to emphasize that Mother is
Responses
A running against time to pick what she needs as it is hotrunning against time to pick what she needs as it is hot
B eager to finish her picking and begin preparing the chutneyeager to finish her picking and begin preparing the chutney
C determined to find just the right ingredients for the chutneydetermined to find just the right ingredients for the chutney
D nostalgic while looking for the perfect items needed
1 answer
In the first stanza, the poet uses figurative language of an exploration to emphasize that Mother is
C determined to find just the right ingredients for the chutney.
This interpretation highlights her intent and purpose in searching for the best ingredients in the garden.
