Catrin (poem)

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"Catrin" is a poem written by Welsh poet Gillian Clarke about her daughter, Catrin growing up, and "the tight red rope of love", the strong bond between them that can never be broken. [1] It describes the loving relationship between the mother and daughter and the various conflicts they may face within that relationship.

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References

  1. Ode to childhood: poetry to celebrate the child. London: Batsford. 2014. p. 28. ISBN   978-1-84994-133-4.