Hello Christina,
Thanks for your comments. Interesting what you say about `And yet...´ I´ve never thought of it like that before. I´ll think about an alternative if one fits. You´re right about the sentimentality. It´s the thing I like least in the poem. I think it´s reasonably hidden by the language and images until the last line when it suddenly jumps out and grabs you by the throat. Oh well.
Best wishes, Mike
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