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For Oom Piet – Dinuala DowlingWhen I was least happy in life
my daughter led me across the road
to a neighbour whom I did not know
with the purpose of a toddler
who does not see gates and fences
but the ducks and puppies
on the other side.
You spoke to me in the same low murmuring tones
you used for lame horses and bilious dogs.
Crops, flowers and poultry were our theme:
you made me tea and wiped the counter,
you said ‘Foeitog’ and ‘I don’t hope so.’
You guessed.
You told me I was beautiful,
In the courtly way of an old man.
One day when it rained
you phoned from your side and said
‘I’m sending some ducks for Beatrix’
-you always called her ‘Beatrix’-
out the window we saw them,
waddling over,
in the way of ducks
when directed by Oom Piet.
You moved and I moved, but one thing stays:
the sense of a rescue, somehow being saved.
, The opening line, "When I was least happy in life,"
serves as a poignant and introspective trigger for
the reader, immediately setting a tone of
vulnerability and reflection in the poem. This
phrase underscores the poet's willingness to
confront difficult moments in their life and hints
at the potential for personal growth or
1. When I was least happy in life transformation. It invites the reader to delve into
the speaker's emotional journey and suggests that
the subsequent narrative will revolve around
experiences that challenge and shape one's
happiness or contentment, making it an engaging
and relatable starting point for deeper
exploration.
The statement "my daughter led me across the
road" introduces a pivotal theme of guidance and
familial bonds within the poem. It portrays a
moment of vulnerability, where the speaker relies
on the innocent, trustful guidance of their
daughter to venture into the unknown. This line
2. my daughter led me across the symbolizes the universal concept of
road intergenerational connection and dependence,
highlighting the powerful role that family
relationships play in our lives. It also hints at a
broader exploration of innocence, purity, and the
human instinct to find solace in the company and
direction of loved ones, adding depth and emotional
resonance to the poem's narrative.
The phrase "to a neighbor whom I did not know"
adds a layer of uncertainty and unfamiliarity to
the poem's narrative. It underscores the theme
of connection and reaching out to others, as the
speaker takes a step into the realm of the
unfamiliar through their daughter's lead. This line
3. to a neighbour whom I did not know sets the stage for the exploration of the
unexpected connections and relationships that can
emerge in life, even with those previously unknown
to us. It implies the potential for both vulnerability
and discovery, reflecting the universal human
experience of navigating the complexities of
human interactions and relationships.
The line "with the purpose of a toddler" introduces
an element of innocence and spontaneity to the
poem. It underscores the simplicity of the child's
intention, driven by pure curiosity and a desire to
experience the world without preconceived
notions or reservations. This phrase sets the tone
4. with the purpose of a toddler for the poem's exploration of childlike wonder and
perception, suggesting that the interactions and
connections that follow are unburdened by adult
complexities and prejudices, allowing for a more
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