Poetry Notes 5/9


Naomi's Grandmother


Very knowledgeable person
but she is illiterate
Old/ Near death
Experienced
Hard Life
Caring
Family is important
Desperation
Poor
Village--- one cow
Rugged feet
Moth eaten scarves/holes= old
Peasant


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