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Read this poem by Lia Purpura many times. Then, annotate it: explain what is happening; describe the form (line lengths, line breaks, any patterns you notice, etc.) ; describe the diction and word choice; describe possible themes, interpretations, metaphors, and emotions; provide a personal response (do you like it? how does it move you? do you relate?).

Respond to the above in a minimum of 500 words.

 

 

FIRST LEAF

 

That yellow was a falling off,a fall for once I saw coming—it couldin its stillnessstill be turned from,it was not yet ferocious,its hold drew me, was a shiny switchplatein the otherwise dark, rash, ongoing green,a green so hungryfor light and air thatpart gave up,went alone,chose to leave,and by choosing embellishment got seen.

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