JOURNAL ARTICLE

I DREAMED ABOUT DOGS AGAIN LAST NIGHT.

  • Published In: Poetry Ireland Review, 2024, n. 144. P. 76 1 of 3

  • Database: Humanities Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Morris, Nicole 3 of 3

Abstract

The article presents a poem that explores themes of motherhood, memory, and the passage of time through vivid imagery and emotional reflection. The speaker recalls a dream involving dogs and a child, evoking feelings of connection and loss. The poem juxtaposes the nurturing aspects of motherhood with the complexities of growing apart, highlighting the longing for intimacy and understanding despite the distance and changes over the years. The imagery of nursing and the metaphor of dogs serve to illustrate the deep emotional ties and the weight of time on relationships. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Poetry Ireland Review. 2024/09, Issue 144, p76
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:03322998
  • Accession Number:190425499
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