“Blackberry Picking” by Seamus Heaney and “Blessing” by Imtiaz Dharker are the two poems I have chosen for analysis. Poetry is an art form that people use to express significant moments in their lives, however, the different perspective, techniques and, most importantly, experience make each poem stand out from one another. In “Blackberry Picking,” Seamus Heaney describes a summer childhood memory of picking blackberries to symbolize the transition from childhood to adulthood. In “Blessing”, Imtiaz Dharker accentuates the value of water by reflecting desired expressions on people. In this essay I will discuss the techniques used to make poems effective. Say no to plagiarism. Get a tailor-made essay on "Why Violent Video Games Shouldn't Be Banned"? Get an Original Essay In “Blackberry Picking” by Seamus Heaney, the poet describes a childhood memory during the summer in Ireland. Heaney uses a variety of similes to portray the enthusiasm he feels for picking blackberries. “Like thickened wine; contained the blood of summer”, in this sentence Heaney compared the ripe blackberry to “thickened wine” and “blood of summer”. I think the word “wine” illustrates the richness of blackberry juice and also how intensely desirable it is like wine. The idea of ​​craving continues after the sentence, the next two lines say: “Leaving stains on the tongue and craving to pick” and “Then the red ones got inked and that hunger sent us out with cans of milk, cans of peas, jam. .. pots”. “Leaving stains on the tongue”, vivid images are used to show the “lust to pick” after tasting the rich and juicy berries, and then they use all the containers to pick the berries " and "hunger" are some significant nouns that strongly emphasize their cravings. In the second stanza there is a change in the tone of the language. Heaney talks about how all the berries stored in the barn begin to ferment. "A rat-grey fungus, glutting on our cache", in this verse Heaney used rat to describe the gray color of the mushroom, this creates a disturbed atmosphere in the language as a rat is often associated with filth and unpleasantness. In this stanza the poet also uses contrast and alliteration to reinforce the change in tone of the language. “The fruit fermented, the sweet pulp became sour”, in this verse alliteration is used on “fruit”, “fermented” and “sweet”, “sour”. I think they make the general point Heaney is trying to illustrate clearer. “Sweet” and “sour” are also contrasting, which helps readers compare the first verse and the second verse. I think in “Blackberry Picking”, Seamus Heaney is trying to convey a feeling of disappointment and contempt for how hard Heaney tries to keep them, knowing that they don't last. I think as a reader this poem also portrays a deeper message of the transition from a pure and joyful childhood to cruel and depressing adulthood. Here the blackberry symbolizes childhood, it is full of fun and sweetness, however, these berries do not last forever. “Every year I hope they will continue, but I know they won't”, this shows that when Heaney grows up, he still hopes to remain a child even though he knows that time doesn't stop. The other poem I chose is "Blessing". by Imtiaz Dharker. The poet emphasizes the value of water around her home in India. In the first lines, Dharker opens by using the simile to tell readers about the lack of water around where he lives, “The skin splits like a pod,” using the simile to describe crackling skin caused by dehydration. The next line Dharker says "there is never enough water" for..