Laying it all on the table

The poet is heavily influenced by her teachers and mentor in addressing women's issues and conducting workshops for sexually abused children. She is commended for openly addressing intimate issues in her work. The ambiguity at the end of the poem prompts reflection on the perspective of both the daughter and the speaker, highlighting the complexity of the narrative. The lack of punctuation in the poem adds to its ambiguity, allowing multiple interpretations. This style invites the reader to engage with the poem, inheriting its change and capturing the balance between plain spokenness and mystery present in the works of various poets.