Winter Swans - Owen Sheers

Winter Swans - Owen Sheers

1. "clouds had given their all" (personification of the weather)

   • Heavy rain reflects the problems in their relationship

2. "gulping for breath" (personification of the earth's desperation)

   • Links to their relationship struggling

3. "skirted"

   • Keeping to the edge of the lake and also keeping their distance from each other

4. "As if rolling weights"

   • Image suggests that the couple are weighed down by their problems

5. "like boats righting in rough water" (simile)

   • Shows it's been a rough time in their relationship

6. "They mate for life" (first dialogue)

   • Suggests a turn in their relationship

7. "light"

   • Suggests hope

8. "swum...wings" (swan imagery)

   • Reflects how they're following the example of the swans

9. "pair"

   • They're no longer separate, but part of one whole