Patricia Lyons
Professor Woodbury
EH200-001
April 4th, 2017
Eaton’s Boatyard Philip Booth’s poem, “Eaton’s Boatyard,” is a clear and distinct look into some of his time spent near or even in a place by the same name. Growing up on the New England coastline, and Castine, Maine, there is no question where the inspiration for the name of the poem comes from. The content of the works are rather revealing, Booth takes the reader on a Maine-esque tour of what it may have been like to grow up on the coast of Maine, and even frequent the docks of a certain boatyard. Philip Booth incorporates details of his surroundings into his poetry, especially in "Eaton's Boatyard." Booth’s environment had a profound impact on his poems and this is very clear in all of his writing, though perhaps none so much as, “Eaton’s Boatyard.” The poem begins with the line, “To make do, make a live: to throw away nothing (Booth),” immediately painting a picture of what seems to be struggle and poverty. Although that may be implied, those who know Maine, know that thats just their way of life. The title …show more content…
Though they may make one think of crab fishing off the coast of Alaska, or event Northwestern territories, it is most likely the Northeastern area of the United States that is called to one’s mind. The items stir a flurry of visuals, as well as smells into the reader’s mind, an ability only a native from Maine would have. One can almost smell the crab and clam chowder wafting nearby as those in the boatyard prepare themselves for whatever is ahead. Though only a few items are described, it begins to become clearer and more likely Booth lived close to a boatyard or even possibly worked on a boat in Maine, as it would likely be impossible he would know about such details such as the condition of C-clamps, or boat
Eaton’s Boatyard Philip Booth’s poem, “Eaton’s Boatyard,” is a clear and distinct look into some of his time spent near or even in a place by the same name. Growing up on the New England coastline, and Castine, Maine, there is no question where the inspiration for the name of the poem comes from. The content of the works are rather revealing, Booth takes the reader on a Maine-esque tour of what it may have been like to grow up on the coast of Maine, and even frequent the docks of a certain boatyard. Philip Booth incorporates details of his surroundings into his poetry, especially in "Eaton's Boatyard." Booth’s environment had a profound impact on his poems and this is very clear in all of his writing, though perhaps none so much as, “Eaton’s Boatyard.” The poem begins with the line, “To make do, make a live: to throw away nothing (Booth),” immediately painting a picture of what seems to be struggle and poverty. Although that may be implied, those who know Maine, know that thats just their way of life. The title …show more content…
Though they may make one think of crab fishing off the coast of Alaska, or event Northwestern territories, it is most likely the Northeastern area of the United States that is called to one’s mind. The items stir a flurry of visuals, as well as smells into the reader’s mind, an ability only a native from Maine would have. One can almost smell the crab and clam chowder wafting nearby as those in the boatyard prepare themselves for whatever is ahead. Though only a few items are described, it begins to become clearer and more likely Booth lived close to a boatyard or even possibly worked on a boat in Maine, as it would likely be impossible he would know about such details such as the condition of C-clamps, or boat