"Catrin" is a
poem
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written by
Welsh
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poet
Gillian Clarke
Gillian Clarke (born 8 June 1937) is a Welsh poet and playwright, who also edits, broadcasts, lectures and translates from Welsh into English. She co-founded Tŷ Newydd, a writers' centre in North Wales.
Life
Gillian Clarke was born on 8 ...
about her daughter, Catrin growing up, and "the tight red rope of love", the strong bond between them that can never be broken.
It describes the loving relationship between the mother and daughter and the various conflicts they may face within that relationship.
External links
Gillian Clarke Homepage
References
Welsh poems
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