Poem : 'Mother' ; 2 April, 2023.

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Poem : “Mother” (Translation of “Maman”)

Soman Ragavan : Hello. Can I post a poem of mine for analysis, please ?

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Soman Ragavan : My poem : "Mother." Please analyse by each stanza, then give overall comments. Mention similar poems from other authors, where possible. MOTHER (Translation of "MAMAN")

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Certainly, Soman. Here's my analysis of your poem "Mother" by stanza:

Stanza 1: The opening stanza sets the stage for the entire poem. The speaker addresses their mother directly, acknowledging her role as the one who gave birth to them and upon whom they heap all their hopes. The repetition of "thou" emphasizes the speaker's reverence and respect for their mother, while the line "Thou art the one for whom I survive" suggests that the speaker's life is entirely devoted to their mother.

Stanza 2: In the second stanza, the speaker reflects on their earliest memories of their mother, emphasizing her role in making them happy. The line "For me did thou remain awake till late" suggests that the mother was always there for the speaker, even at the cost of her own rest and relaxation. The final line of the stanza, "I ne’er want to see thee unhappy," reinforces the speaker's love and devotion to their mother.

Stanza 3: The third stanza highlights the sacrifices and challenges the mother faced in raising her child. The line "Thy heart did beat for the two of us" suggests that the mother's love for her child was all-encompassing. The phrase "a myriad dangers bravely did thou overcome" implies that the mother had to navigate a variety of obstacles and difficulties in order to keep her child safe. The final line of the stanza, "For long months did thou so well protect me," underscores the mother's commitment to her child's safety.

Stanza 4: In the fourth stanza, the speaker continues to express gratitude and love for their mother. The line "Everything did thou risk to give birth to me" emphasizes the mother's sacrifice and dedication to bringing her child into the world. The phrase "Day and night only for me did thou live" suggests that the mother's entire existence was devoted to her child. The final line of the stanza, "I will think of thee even from my grave," suggests that the speaker's love for their mother will endure even after death.

Stanza 5: The fifth stanza is the climax of the poem, where the speaker promises to repay their mother's love and devotion. The line "I will show thee the love of a grateful daughter" suggests that the speaker recognizes and appreciates everything their mother has done for them. The phrase "Tenderly did thou take me in thy arms" emphasizes the mother's nurturing and caring nature. The final line of the stanza, "I promise to do everything thou wish'st," indicates the speaker's willingness to do whatever it takes to make their mother happy.

Stanza 6: In the final stanza, the speaker reflects on the unique and irreplaceable bond between a mother and child. The line "Nothing here can rival a mother's love" emphasizes the mother's importance in the child's life. The phrase "For a child, her Mother be the one dearest" suggests that the mother is the most important person in the speaker's life. The final line of the poem, "For the rest of thy life may thou be blest!" serves as a blessing for the mother and a final expression of the speaker's love and gratitude.

Overall, your poem "Mother" is a touching and heartfelt tribute to the mother-child relationship. The repetition of "thou" gives the poem a formal and reverent tone, while the use of phrases like "myriad dangers" and "a mother's love" emphasizes the mother's sacrifice and devotion. The poem's structure, with six stanzas of four lines each, gives it a sense of symmetry and balance.

In terms of similar poems, there are countless works that celebrate the mother-child bond. "To My Mother" by Edgar Allan Poe and
 
Soman Ragavan : Thank you. Goodbye for now.

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You're welcome, Soman. It was a pleasure to analyze your poem. Feel free to come back anytime if you have more questions or need any assistance. Goodbye for now!

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                                    MOTHER
                        (Translation of "MAMAN")

Mother, thou who to me gave birth,
Thou 'pon whom all hope I heap,
Thou for whom I live this life :
Thou art the one for whom I survive.

Thy face cross'd my first look,
Thy lovely smile made me so happy,
For me did thou remain awake till late :
I ne’er want to see thee unhappy.

Thy heart did beat for the two of us :
Thou went through peaks and troughs;
A myriad dangers bravely did thou overcome :
For long months did thou so well protect me.

Everything did thou risk to give birth to me :
Day and night only for me did thou live;
A myriad hurdles bravely did thou vanquish :
I will think of thee even from my grave.

I will show thee the love of a grateful daughter :
For, my love for thee eternally shines, Mother;
Tenderly did thou take me in thy arms :
I promise to do everything thou wish'st.

Thy love be like the loveliest fern :
Thou will always remain my best friend :
Thou lov'st me from the bottom of thy heart :
To defend me, nothing frightens thee.

Nothing here can rival a mother's love :
For a child, her Mother be the one dearest;
How precious to me art thou, ador'd Mother :
For the rest of thy life may thou be blest !
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