It wasn't just the way she left a kiss
On my forehead —
the tiny smack,
and the cherry lipstick,
and how she pushed my hair,
but gently held my face.
She watched how long I waited
before I wiped the color from my skin,
if I even dared.
She wanted all the evil eyes in the world
to know how I was guarded by a spell—
One mixed with love and strength
And the cherry red.
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What is the best way to describe the theme of the poem?
A.
A mother's love can protect you from evil.
B.
Friends and family are important in life.
C.
Cherry lipstick can scare away evil beings.
D.
You are sometimes your own worst enemy.
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The best way to describe the theme of the poem is:
A. A mother's love can protect you from evil.
The poem emphasizes the protective nature of a mother's love, symbolized by the amulet of her kiss and the cherry lipstick, suggesting a blend of love and strength that offers protection against negativity.
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