Question

in the leter years, what do you think might have reminded the poet about the 'pain' she had felt that day​

Answer 1

the poet seems to be nostalgic about her childhood days

Answer 2

Explanation: he poem 'Punishment in Kindergarten' is a childhood hurt recollection of the poet in the later years of her life. ... While other kids were playing, the poet stood alone because she was still new in the school. On seeing her alone, the teacher who had dressed blue- coloured frock threw harsh words at her.