The poem "Poppies" by Jane Weir is a powerful aqa english literature piece exploring maternal grief and loss during wartime, written from a mother's perspective as she remembers her son's departure and subsequent death in military service.
Key Points:
- Written by Jane Weir, a textile designer who lived through the Northern Ireland troubles
- Explores themes of maternal loss, remembrance, and the impact of war on families
- Uses domestic and war imagery interwoven throughout
- Written in free verse with a dramatic monologue structure
- Contains significant poppies poem themes including grief, memory, and sacrifice
