Maggie Smith’s “Good Bones”: A Call for Loving the World No Matter What
Modern poetry embraces freedom of form while conveying profound meaning, as seen in Maggie Smith’s Good Bones. The poem highlights the world’s harsh realities while emphasizing the responsibility of parents to shield children from them. Through repetition and leitmotif, Smith delivers a powerful message about finding and creating beauty despite life’s challenges. The poem’s widespread acclaim underscores its emotional depth and relevance in contemporary society. This paper explores its literary significance and impact.
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Smith, Maggie. “Good Bones.” Poetry Foundation, 2016.
Reference
StudyCorgi. (2025, February 4). Maggie Smith’s “Good Bones”: A Call for Loving the World No Matter What. https://studycorgi.video/maggie-smiths-good-bones-a-call-for-loving-the-world-no-matter-what/