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Form of the poem

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There’s no regular rhyme scheme, but poet uses some rhymes to create a light hearted tone
Features the voice of his wife showing how he fits into society
Like a song with verses and chorus-lively and rhythmic
Little punctuation makes the poem flow confidently and cheerfully

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Structure of the poem

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Alternates between narrators marriage and his customers complaints
At the end the pace slows to reflect the intimate scene, couples similar language emphasises their closeness

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9 o’clock to 9 o’clock

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Suggests long and mundane working day

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“Vee share in”

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Repetition emphasises the couples unity

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“My bride”

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Repetition suggests he’s proud of her and can’t stop thinking about her.
The use of bride hints that the relationship is still new and exciting

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“Tiny eyes ov a gun

And di tummy ov a teddy”

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Metaphors describe wife as dangerous and cute-shows that he loves her no matter what
Juxtaposition of “gun…teddy” shows she is open with her emotions which is unusual-shows closeness

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“Sit on my silver stool,”

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Sibilance reflects the softness and intimacy of their relationship

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“Is priceless baby-“

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Suggests their love is worth more than anything earthly

Poem left hanging to look to the future

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Effect of phonetic Indian English

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This help give a strong impression of the characters
The voice in the poem combine Indian and English words and accents, which shows the influence of both cultures on the characters

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Effect of the Title of the poem

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Reflects the song like flow tot he poem

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Vee stare past di half-price window signs

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Looking at normal view but seeing something greater ,it’s a desire for something more

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In di brightey moon-

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Intimate connotations

Shows the cultures merging through language