I've read through this friendship poem, and now I need help with some of the questions.

Here is this frienship poem:

If you don't come-by marguerite mack

The sun will get
smaller and smaller
and the grass won't green
or the trees leaf
and there will be
no flowers or birdsong.

The winds will blow cold and the nights will be dark
without moonlight or stars

for there will be
no summer here
if you don't come.

From my point of view, I think that this poem refers to a person; a friend. This poem seems to bring strong feelings toward the reader.

From your point of view what do you think that this poem is about?

questions:

what is the poet saying in this periodic poem?

I don't really know how to explain it but I think that the poet is trying to say that without a companion, life seems dull.

Could you please add to this, I am unable to come up with the right words to describe this whole thing.

What's the significance of the title?

I don't get how to explain this at all.

is imagery important in this poem?

Yes it is, because it gets you to visualise the whole scenario. It makes you sense in your heart of what is being described.

Any other info would be appreciated.

What poetic devices are used in this poem?

-personification.-winds will blow cold
-stanza

I'm not sure if a symbol is used in here.

All your help will be appreciated:-)

You're doing fine, Sara.

The title is like the first line of the poem. The rest of the lines complete the thought -- if you don't come.

The whole poem is an extended metaphor. Obviously the earth won't actually change if the friend doesn't come.

Thank you, but when it says what is the significance of the title doesn't it ask you to explain the meaning of that title?~ could I say that the title refers to something bad about to occur or something?

It could sound threatening. But I interpret it as more an expression of feelings than a threat.

You may be reading too much into this poem.

Thank you

You're welcome.

this is an awsome poem about a friend

In this friendship poem titled "If you don't come" by Marguerite Mack, the poet uses imagery and personification to convey feelings of longing and the importance of companionship. The poem suggests that without the presence of a friend, life becomes dull and devoid of joy.

In your interpretation, you mentioned that the poet is trying to convey that life seems dull without a companion, and this is a valid understanding. You could further elaborate on how the poet emphasizes the negative consequences of loneliness, such as the sun getting smaller, the grass not greening, and the absence of flowers or birdsong. This imagery paints a picture of a bleak and lifeless world, emphasizing the importance of friendship.

As for the significance of the title, "If you don't come," it suggests that the poem is written for or directed towards someone specific. The title implies that the presence of that person is essential, as without them, the described negative consequences would occur. It adds a personal touch to the theme of friendship and highlights the specific person the poet longs for.

Regarding poetic devices, you rightly identified personification when the poem personifies the winds blowing cold. This adds depth to the description and helps evoke a sense of loneliness and desolation. Additionally, you mentioned stanza, which refers to the division of the poem into separate groups of lines. Stanza breaks can serve as pauses, allowing the reader to reflect on the words they've read.

While it doesn't seem that a symbol is explicitly used in the poem, it's always possible to interpret a poem in various ways. So, if you believe there might be a symbol or symbolic meaning behind certain elements in the poem, you can explore that further and support it with evidence from the text.

Remember, poetry is open to interpretation, and different readers may find different meanings and insights within the same poem. Your thoughts and ideas contribute to the understanding and appreciation of the poem.