Sample Introduction
The true ingenuity in Harwood’s poetry lies in her ability to express universal themes through mundane human experience. Harwood portrays that the significance of memory lay in its rejuvenating power, it's capacity to transcend time and to provide consolation for loss. In particular, The Violets and Mother Who Gave Me Life reflect not only Harwood's own worldview but undoubtedly explore the readers perception of common human experiences. Explored in conjunction with the natural world and religion, Harwood imbues her poetry with universal significance that is able to resonate strongly with her audience, regardless of context.