What was the one thing the author wished her mother left for her?
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Select the answer that best completes each important detail. The had courage like a rock. The daughter treasured her mother's more than anything.
Reread the poem. Look at the details in each stanza and write one to two sentences explaining the central idea of the poem.
The central idea of the poem is that life is empty and purposeless without dreams. By using metaphors such as a 'broken-winged bird' and a 'barren field,' the poet emphasizes that individuals must hold onto their dreams to find meaning and success in life.
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