Answer:
WHOSE BIRD IS THAT? I THINK I KNOW.
ITS OWNER IS QUITE ANGRY THOUGH.
SHE WAS CROSS LIKE A DARK POTATO.
I WATCH HER PACE. I CRY HELLO
SHE GIVES HER BIRD A SHAKE
AND SCREAMS I'VE MADE A BAD MISTAKE
THE ONLY OTHER SOUND'S THE BREAK
OF DISTANT WAVES AND BIRDS AWAKE THE BIRD IS FRIENDLY, SILLY AND DEEP, BUT SHE HAS PROMISES TO KEEP,
TORMENTED WITH NIGHTMARES SHE NEVER SLEEPS.
REVENGE IS A PROMISE A GIRL SHOULD KEEP.
SHE RISES FROM HER CURSED BED,
WITH THOUGHTS OF VIOLENCE IN HER HEAD,
A FLASH OF RAGE AND SHE SEES RED.
WITHOUT A PAUSE I TURNED AND FLED.
paragraph that explains the theme of this poem, as well as what poetic elements
used to emphasize this theme.
Step-by-step explanation:
The theme of this poem is the destructive nature of anger and the potential for it to lead to revenge and violence. The use of imagery, repetition, and personification emphasizes this theme. The imagery of the angry owner pacing and shaking the bird, as well as the mention of distant waves and birds awakening, creates a sense of tension and unease. The repetition of the word "mistake" highlights the severity of the situation and the owner's regret for her actions. The personification of the bird as "friendly, silly and deep" emphasizes the innocence and vulnerability of the bird, making the owner's anger and potential for violence even more unsettling. The use of alliteration with the repeated "s" sound in "She was cross like a dark potato" adds to the ominous tone of the poem. Overall, the poem serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of anger and the importance of controlling one's emotions to prevent destructive behavior.