Question

What is the meaning of laboured ease of loss??

Answer 1

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Explanation:

laboured' conveys that both the poet and her mother were struggling, trying to cope with their loss. Yet, both realised that the loss was final and they had to accept it, therefore 'ease'. 'laboured ease of loss' is an oxymoron, a poetic device where two opposites are used together.

Answer 2

Answer:

The poetess is sad about the fact that here mother's laughter is history. Her mother feels the same for her childhood days. Both of them are dejected over their loss.