Sestina Transformation Quotes

It seems like the grandmother wants to do everything she can to stall the change that's coming. What do you think: good move? Or bad move?

The stove seems to be completely accepting of the change (whatever the change actually is). That reminds us of the almanac—another object that embraces change. So it's really only the people in this poem who are struggling with it.

Planting the seeds of change? Maybe something sad will sprout in the spring. Or hey, maybe it'll all turn around.