Antoinette Brim-Bell - 'Thank You Note to Picasso'

The transcript is a poetic reflection inspired by Picasso's painting 'Woman Ironing'. It begins with a thank you note to Picasso and delves into the unnoticed labor of a woman ironing, drawing parallels to the transformation and invisibility of her work. The poem captures the essence of her labor and the emotional and physical toll it takes, using vivid imagery and metaphors.

What inspired the speaker to write the poem?

• A visit to an art gallery

• A book of poetry

• A painting by Pablo Picasso

• A personal experience

What does the 'dagger of a shoulder' symbolize in the poem?

• The woman's freedom

• The woman's beauty

• The woman's strength

• The woman's burden

How is the woman's labor described in the poem?

• As an unnoticed effort

• As a visible struggle

• As a celebrated art

• As a joyful task

What does the color blue represent in the poem?

• The woman's sadness

• The woman's wealth

• The woman's creativity

• The woman's happiness

What is the significance of the 'threatening skies' in the poem?

• They symbolize hope

• They represent the woman's fear

• They indicate the woman's resilience

• They highlight the woman's ongoing struggles