Edwina Trentham - 'The Cradle Maker' - An Elegy of Sorts

The transcript is a reflective narrative about forgiveness and love, centered around the metaphor of a cradle maker. The speaker shares personal experiences of marriage and separation, highlighting the emotional journey and the symbolic act of building a cradle. The narrative culminates in a poem that captures a father's love and dedication, despite eventual separation.

What significant event happened when the speaker was 32 years old?

Describe the imagery used in the poem to depict the act of making a cradle.

What emotions does the speaker convey about the man who built the cradle?

How does the speaker reflect on the relationship with the father of the child?

What does the cradle symbolize in the context of the poem?