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What does the speaker keep in a box, a slit in a hollow post, or in their shoe?
Things that they love
What does the speaker scale all love down to?
To a cupped hand’s size
What does the speaker compare seashells to?
Broken pieces from God’s own bright teeth
Study Notes
The Speaker's Methods
- The speaker keeps secrets in a box, a slit in a hollow post, or in their shoe, indicating a desire for privacy and secrecy.
- The speaker scales all love down to its most fundamental level, suggesting a reduction of complexity and perhaps a search for authenticity.
Comparisons
- The speaker compares seashells to something else (not specified), implying a connection or similarity between the two.
Test your knowledge of the poem "Bonsai" by Edith L. Tiempo with this quiz. Explore themes of love, memory, and preservation as you answer questions about the poem's structure and meaning.
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