This scene is set in a quiet British town during the final days of a war. The poem 'Poppies' reflects a mother's emotional response to her son going off to war, capturing themes of loss, memory, and maternal love. The poet uses vivid imagery, such as the 'ripple of red' to evoke the poppies that symbolise remembrance and sacrifice. The poem transitions between personal grief and collective memory, employing techniques like enjambment and symbolism. A key phrase, 'spasms of paper red', encapsulates the fragile yet traumatic impact of loss. The poem’s structure oscillates between past and present, using a volta to shift from remembrance to the pain of separation. This reflective piece invites analysis of poetic devices such as imagery, tone, and structure.