On Father's Day, the author reflects on a childhood memory where his father read Rudyard Kipling's poem 'Danny Deever' during dinner. This moment was sparked by a poetry assignment, leading to a deeper engagement with literature in a familial setting. The father’s enthusiasm for the poem influenced the son's perception, even if he didn’t initially grasp its significance. The recollection highlights the lasting impact of shared experiences and parental influence on a child’s understanding of poetry and school life.
My father opened up the book, found his Kipling, and read aloud, the way he would when he wanted to share something he considered amusing from that day's Wall Street Journal.
I think I used it for whatever assignment spurred his presentation. 'Danny Deever' by Rudyard Kipling is a poem that... I probably turned in the assignment late.
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