Layering The Fig Tree

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The poems delve into the complexities of familial relationships and the passage of time, capturing emotions from childhood longing for a mother's affection to the poignant experience of an elderly mother facing dementia. Claire Gathercole's reflections resonate through various life stages, highlighting the deep connections and challenges within family dynamics, enriched by her own experiences as a wife, mother, and grandmother.