Those Winter Sundays By Robert Hayden

In the poem, "Those Winter Sundays," Robert Hayden uses clear details to show that the father loves his family, but was unable to spend value time with them. Hayden shows deep emotions when describing the relationship between a boy and his father. This poem demonstrates how love can come in a mixture of forms, rather it be hard work and dedication or simply just saying "I Love you." Hayden's poem, gives us a glance at a boys childhood and how he felt about his father. The father worked hard to show devotion to his family. Hayden recalls the times the father woke up early, "put his clothes on in the blueblack cold," ( line 2) even on a Sunday before the rest of the family; to warm the house. The father shows his love by waking up even on