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What is the central idea of the poem Blackberry Eating?

What is the central idea of the poem Blackberry Eating?

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  1. The poem is focused on experiencing and appreciating nature and its bounties. The speaker in the poem takes time to experience the act of eating a blackberry. He does not rush to the act but takes his time and fully experiences it. He focuses not only on the fruit but also the stalk that holds the berries. He thoroughly enjoys the action and calls it “black language”. This “black language” is essential for every human to learn as it opens up the doors to peace and mental calmness. The poem hinges on the idea that in order to live a fulfilling and satisfactory life, one has to find happiness and satisfaction in the mundane.

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