The Mother by Gwendolyn Brooks "The Mother", by Gwendolyn Brooks, is a painful and anguished poem about a mother who has suffered numerous miscarriages. While reading the poem, you can feel the pain, anguish, anguish and pain he feels. She is at the same time full of remorse and regret; nevertheless he explains that he had no other alternative. It's a sentimental, heartbreaking poem in which she talks about not being able to experience or do things with the children she aborted - things that people who have children often take for granted. Perhaps this poem is a reflection of what many women in society feel. The first verse begins with a strong statement: “Abortions won't make you forget.” It shows the pain and anguish she is going through, grieving for future experiences (wondering, what could have been?). He says things like: "You will never stop sucking your thumb or run away from the ghosts that come. You will never leave them, controlling your delicious sigh, come back for a snack, with the mother's eye devouring."(7-10) These are some or...