Question

What is the meaning of the line both wry with the labored ease of loss

Answer 1

The word wry here means disappointment. Both of them are disappointed and dejected over their loss

Answer 2

Answer:

Actually both of them suffer a sense of loss. The mother loses her carefree childhood. She can't have those moments of enjoyment again that she once experienced at the beach. She can not be smiling girl of twelve again. This is also poet's loss. Perhaps she will never see that smiling face and experience her laughter again in life.