In the context of the poem, what can we learn from tragedy? Is the poet hoping to impart a message to readers on how to avoid the fate of the boys in her poem? What might that be.

Baca use comforting imagery. which lines have a more serious tone than the rest of the poem a. when the outside world / no longer cares if you live or die; b. so it is a pot full of yellow corn / to warm your belly in winter, c. remember. / i love you.d. it's all i have to give, / and all anyone needs to live,