'You' Analysis + Response

You
are the sons
and daughters
of Polynesia.

Belonging
to families
rich with history
and culture.

From
the far distant memories
of those humble
villages.

Where
our islands
continue to contribute
to our shared futures.

When I read this poem, the themes of history, culture and family speak to me. The idea of belonging and being the children of Polynesia gives off a sense and re-emphasizes the idea of family. The opening line "You" uses the pronoun "you" to reel the reader in. Immediately we are drawn into what the story could be about and how the author is integrating the reader into the text.  The last stanza tells of islands keeping the futures of the young alive and being a large contribution to this.  "Rich with history" in the second stanza makes me think of a proud, happy culture, that recognises the power of strong bonds and how that can affect a certain grouping of people. In response to this poem, I have written another poem of similar format that details what it is like to be Polynesia. This poem is called "I" in reference to "You."

I
as the colour
of the bright
and beautiful islands.

I
as the sun
descending
behind mountains.

I
as the water
blanketing
the sand.

We
as a whole
a family of
Polynesia.