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Krista Wheeler: Poem Analysis
The theme of this poem by Krista Wheeler is it is never too late to change and turn your life around. The poem is about a student that is currently making poor choices when it comes to his academic success. The speaker is explaining to the child that what they are doing is wrong and that there is still time to change and make things better. Firstly, the poem states “work, work so that you will one day become glad”, this passage shows that if the child does not give up and continues to work hard he will be very appreciative of this decision in the future. Secondly, the lines, “one day when you grow old you will be called Dad” and “so don’t you want to be their inspiration?” shows that the student’s current route in life will not inspire their
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