My
Father
by Russell Wallace
On the land where he was born
my father built his house.
Beside the roads he travelled
and under the mountains he
climbed
the house stands singing
where dragonflies dwell
and bears eat crab apples.
My father always at table’s
head
beside windows watching
the sun and clouds
through green fields rush by.
All the sky long
among eagles and owls
and coyote’s dreams borne on
the dust
my father walks heaven’s
trail on showshoes
made by his hands.
On the land where he was born
Now cut by poles, roads and
rail
The crab apples still grow sweet
To listen to me read the poem to you please click the link below:
My Father (poem)- read aloud/ audio- Mrs. Otke
ELA A30 students: You are expected to complete all of the questions under each poem. You are expected to complete using full sentences and proper grammar.
ELA A31 students: You will choose at least 2 of the questions
under each poem, which you can answer best to your knowledge and
understanding. You are expected to complete using full sentences and
proper grammar.
How you will be marked: Poem Analysis Marking Scheme
My Father (Wallace) Questions
1. What is your favourite line(s) in this poem and
why?
2. How does this poet view the land? How do you know?
3. What in the meaning of the last stanza?
INSTRUCTIONS
- Please use the google form to answer these questions to me with your name clearly marked on your assignment to get credit for your thoughts and ideas. My Father Ques- Google Doc
- Click submit once you have finished all the questions.
- By using the Google form it will be emailed to me directly.
Once you have completed your poetry questions,
please clearly mark your name on your assignment and email/ Google Doc
it to Mrs. Otke, so you can get credit for your ideas and thoughts