This academic resource provides multiple interpretations of Gwen Hardwood’s poetic work. Essentially, through his essay, Andrew Taylor, who is an academic and poet, presents his own thematic analysis of Gwen Harwood’s poem titled “In the park”. Taylor equates the role of motherhood to that of a regretful life circumstance. Moreover, Taylor examines Harwood’s use of an implicit identity in her collection of poetic works. Although the author of this essay is not a mother and because he (Taylor) cannot closely relate to one, as in the case of Elizabeth Beaulieu, the academic source can still suffice. Thus, one who reads Taylor’s work is able to effectively comprehend the authors (Gwen Harwood) feeling of being deeply regretful of carrying out
