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When writing "water to me" Grace Nichols implies that her mother is an absolute necessity in her life. This is what makes her live and breath everyday.

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Writing "fishes red gill to me" implies that Grace Nichols' mum is an essential to her because when a fishes gills are red, that shows there is oxygen present and they obviously need that to stay alive. That suggests that Grace doesn't just need oxygen to survive, she needs her mum too.

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Writing moon's eye suggests that even through darkness her mothers unique and special characteristics shine through brightly.

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By saying "sunrise to me" Nichols tells readers that each day she learns something new about her mother that she loves and will forever love.

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A mother and her daughter are inseparable. It is without a doubt clear that Grace Nichols and her mum were very close and had a strong relationship.

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A song is a way of expressing yourself through music.  The name of this poem may suggest that Nichols' mum had a connection with music.

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A woman becomes a mother when she has a child and more often than not that moment will be cherished forever. That single moment will never be erased from her memories

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The word 'Praise' means to express admiration for something or someone. In this poem, Grace Nichols praises her mum for purely being amazing.