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The Leading Ladies in My Life
Paperback
ISBN13: 9788119228324
Publisher: Cyberwit Net
Published: Jun 10 2023
Pages: 132
Weight: 0.39
Height: 0.31 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
Wolf at the Door is a short poem that captures a snapshot of family life and the activities surrounding the Girl Scout experience. The poem effectively uses simple and concise language to paint a vivid picture of the scene.
The opening lines set the stage with Mama ironing the Brownie Uniform, symbolizing the passage of time as it is now worn by the speaker's sister. This detail creates a sense of nostalgia and hints at the speaker's growth and progression within the Girl Scouts.
The poem continues with the speaker taking on the role of the cook, preparing Wolf at the Door for supper. This dish serves a dual purpose: as a meal for the family and as practice for the upcoming scout weekend campout. This connection between food and scouting activities adds depth to the narrative, emphasizing the speaker's commitment to their role as a Girl Scout.
BIO
Sharon Waller Knutson is a retired journalist who was born in Montana and now lives in Arizona. She has published ten poetry books including My Grandmother Smokes Chesterfields (Flutter Press 2014, ) What the Clairvoyant Doesn't Say and Trials & Tribulations of Sports Bob (Kelsay Books 2021) and Survivors, Saints and Sinners and Kiddos & Mamas Do the Darndest Things (Cyberwit 2022) and The Vultures are Circling (Cyberwit 2023.) Her work has also appeared in more than 50 journals.
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