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The poem Black Marigolds, by E. Powys Mathers, is rich with imagery. The imagery used in the poem, reflects the raw emotions of the poet. His feelings are of great tragedy due to the loss of his love and recent imprisonment. As the poem advances, the poets' ton ....

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.... She was like a small shaft of light pouring into the dark room of his life. A reoccurring image is found quite often throughout the poem which adds a crisp flavor to the piece. The word "gold" is used frequently. This image refers to the princess. It reflects and portrays everything about her. She is gold; a rich, precious gem, unavailable to the poet. The continued reference to this image symbolizes everything he lacks, but yearns for. The poet elevates the princess to the value of gold, depicting exactly how out of reach she is. "My thought is all of this gold-tinted kings daughter" A great paradox exists in this poem. "Black Marigol ....