My Perspective On Denis Glover's Poem "Drift"

For reading we had to reflect over a poem called drift. I came to a realisation just like my friend that it was probably more than about just drifting in water.

Drift by Denis Glover -

What are some features we can see in the poem? Use words and quotes from the poem to support your answer...  

It rhymes e.g A.A.B.B and Beach, Reach.

What is the author’s purpose of the poem?

Is to raise awareness that driftwoods are pieces of old log that travel around numerous places though they do not choose the path they are on because it is chosen for them by which why the wind is pointing or where the storm is headed. Sometimes you need to choose your own path instead of people directing and choosing for you where you go. It not about how you do it, it’s about where you’re going.

What are the key ideas in the poem?

Is to follow your own path way and don’t let other people push you back to the start. Make sure they don’t direct you to the wrong pathway.

Why do you think these are the key ideas?

“May drift to indifferent shores” meaning go wherever your path takes you even if you have to ride rough ways.

How does the poem make you feel?

It makes me feel I can go anywhere I want and either be happy or disappointed of my  destination. I like being able to make my own decisions and seeing where it takes me.

Why does it make you feel this way?

I love freedom and with the poem being about driftwood and how it moves around you discover new things and new doors to different lives.

How does the image in the poem support the way the poem makes your feel?

The driftwood drifting in the water and water can lead to different places even to your dreams and hopes coming true and then achieving your aspiration. It’s drifting free.

My Weekly Poem

WALT read a poem and analyse the language features of a poem. This will help us think poetically so that we can write a similar poem to share with others.

Around the corner, down the street

When I’m feeling down, with no one around

I know I can look to you.

When I need a hug, or need a friend

I don’t have to worry.

For when we met and became friends, I knew I wouldn't be sorry.

1.Summarise the poem you have read in your own words.

• The poem I read this week is about a friend expressing her feelings about her friend.

2.Identify at least 2 different language features in the poem and give examples. You can identify more than 2 language features.

• One of the language features in this poem is a  assonance Here is an example of this language feature the, there.
• Another language feature in this poem is rhyme .Here is an example of this language feature sorry, worry.

3. Evaluate (which means reflect and give your opinion) the author’s purpose for writing this poem - in your answers include the words: inform, entertain, persuade.

• By analysing the poem I have read this week I think the author wrote this poem because the author wants us to have best friends so when we feel down our friend make us stand back up.
• The author was informing the audience about her feeling when they became best friend with someone.
• The author was entertaining the audience by expressing her feeling about her best friend.
• The author is trying to persuade the audience to think about your friends when you leave.