The poem was written as a remembrance of Barker's deceased mother and focuses on the things he knew he would miss about her.

To define the relationship better, you can look upto some mother-daughter poems. They capture the real essence of their bond and bring the intensity of her love to life. Every heartfelt verse ...

To a Mouse - for the majority of the poem there is a tone of compassion towards a fellow creature in need Tam O’Shanter - though apparently a moral lesson on the dangers of drink, the poem is ...