Singh Song

• What is the main focus of the poem 'Singh Song'?

  Love between a shop-worker and his wife
• How does the speaker feel about his duties in the shop?

  He abandons them to be with his wife
• What comedic element is used in the poem to enhance relationships?

  Comedy enhances the husband-wife relationship
• Who does the speaker work for in 'Singh Song'?

  His father
• What does the speaker do when no one is in the shop?

  Locks the door and visits his wife
• What does the speaker share with his wife?

  Food and intimacy
• How do customers perceive the speaker's shop?

  They complain about its quality
• What does the speaker's wife run?

  A dating website
• How does the speaker feel about his wife's relationship with his parents?

  He finds it funny
• What cultural aspect does the speaker's wife embody?

  She flits between different cultures
• What is a key theme in 'Singh Song'?

  Romance
• What does the title "Singh Song!" suggest?

  It reflects a humorous tone
• How does the speaker's relationship with his father affect him?

  It creates a sense of responsibility
• What does the speaker's use of "vee" and "we" signify?

  A sense of unity with his wife
• What time does the speaker run the shop?

  From 9 o'clock to 9 o'clock
• How does the speaker feel about his work in the shop?

  He feels pressured by his father
• What does the phrase "worst Indian shop" imply?

  It highlights the speaker's poor shop management
• What humorous imagery is used in the poem?

  Comparing love to rowing through Putney
• What does the speaker's wife do that reflects modern relationships?

  Runs a dating website
• How does the speaker view his wife's mockery of his parents?

  He finds it comical
• What does the speaker's wife wear that reflects cultural blending?

  A Tartan sari and a donkey jacket
• What does the repetition of "my bride" signify?

  His constant affection for her
• How does the speaker's relationship with his wife contrast with his work?

  His love for her contrasts with shop duties
• What does the speaker's use of hyperbole emphasize?

  The difference in care for his wife and shop
• What does the speaker's mention of "tickle" suggest about their relationship?

  It indicates a playful and innocent bond
• How does the poem reflect the theme of cultural identity?

  Through the speaker's wife's mixed cultural attire
• What does the speaker's wife do that shows her independence?

  Runs her own dating website
• How does the speaker justify spending time with his wife?

  By referencing the quiet of the shop
• What does the speaker's relationship with his parents reveal?

  It is distant and strained
• What does the speaker's use of the word "effing" suggest?

  His wife's playful attitude towards his parents
• How does the poem's humor contribute to its themes?

  It highlights the contrast between love and duty
• What does the speaker's perspective on his shop indicate about his values?

  He values love over business responsibilities
• What does the speaker's mention of "high heel tap" symbolize?

  Temptation and femininity
• How does the poem reflect the speaker's cultural background?

  Through references to Punjabi culture
• What does the speaker's conflict of responsibilities reveal?

  His struggle between love and duty
• What does the speaker's use of "di" indicate?

  A colloquial style reflecting his background
• How does the poem's structure contribute to its themes?

  It juxtaposes love and work throughout
• What does the speaker's humor suggest about his outlook on life?

  He embraces joy despite challenges
• What does the speaker's relationship with his wife symbolize?

  A blend of love and cultural identity
• How does the poem address the theme of conflict?

  Through the speaker's duties versus his love