Question

Why does the poet refer to the photograph as cardboard?

Answer 1

the poet refer to the photograph as cardboard bcoz it's a cardboard which is actually a photo Frame and the photograph remind her(mother) childhood.

Answer 2

Answer:

The cardboard shows an old photograph. It shows the poet's mother standing with two girl cousins named Dolly and Betty. All of them were standing at the beach. They stood smiling at uncle who was standing at a distance with camera.