Explication of a Poem: Making a Fist by Naomi Shihab Nye

The title contributes, to us readers as it shows, that we ar alive and strong as hanker as we can still dedicate a clenched fist. The person speaking in this poetry is speaking to her daughter after a long car ride of days and days, maybe dismantle so weeks. Her mother is giving her comfort and reassuring her that in time though people go by dint of obstacles, you collect to be strong enough to go done many aspects in life to bring happiness. And rightful(prenominal) tells her if you can still make a fist you are still alive.You will make it through because she believes her daughter has the strength to get through all(prenominal) the obstacles they have and will go through. This poem is in truth easy to understand, I think she did very salubrious with her words and references of the content. I believe this story develops as a true statement, I think the noblewoman speaking with her daughter has gone through akin(predicate) obstacles as a child and her mother lull her as she does for her daughter. It is continuously important to tell your children that they are strong and can make it through anything and thats all she is trying to do.Many people demonstrate difficult times in life and thats why it sounds so much like a true statement then just a story. Strength is very important to have and is always nice to have someones reassurance. important idea of this poem is Strength. To never give up, and you are strong enough to get through anything even at rock bottom. The figurative language is symbol the writer is giving her worlds to create the image victimization more meaningful words rather than a writers experience.