Poppies - Jane Weir

• Stanza 3: "world overflowing like a treasure chest"


  simile- highlights her sons excitement and makes the world sound like it full of precious experiences.
• stanza 4: "ornamental stitch"


  metaphor- creates a sense of beauty and image of something in a vast space represents her son.

  Stitch (metaphorical) close up a wound in war or close up the mothers feeling of sadness.