Poem: A Photograph By Shirley Toulson | Summary | Class 11 English - HornBill
Summary:
The poet looks at an old photograph of her mother as a child, enjoying a seaside holiday with her two cousins. The picture shows them standing in the shallow water, their feet temporarily against the everlasting sea. This contrast reminds the poet how short human life is compared to nature, which changes very slowly. The poem also shows us the poet’s mother’s happy and exciting childhood. At twelve years old, she spent her holidays by the sea, playing in the water with her cousins. She wore pretty, colourful dresses that matched the fun beach atmosphere.