love and relationships poems

mother, any distance

theme- the complexities of love and separation in parent-child relationships.

pairs with- “walking away” by Lewis, “follower” by Heaney

walking away

theme- the emotional struggle of letting go in relationships, particularly between parents and children.

pairs with- “mother, any distance” by Duffy, “the farmers bride” by Mew

follower

theme- the dynamics of love and admiration in parent-child relationships, exploring the influence of a parent on a child's life.

pairs with- “mother, any distance” by Duffy, “walking away” by Lewis

climbing my grandfather

theme- the exploration of familial love and connection through the metaphor of climbing, representing trust and support in relationships.

pairs with- “eden rock” by causely, “before you were mine” by duffy

when we two parted

theme- the sorrow and grief associated with a lost relationship, highlighting themes of love, betrayal, and separation.
pairs with- “neutral tone