'Nettles' by Vernon Scannell

-The poem is about a parent worried about their son and know they can't always protect him.

-The relationship is a paternal relationship.

-The thoughts and feelings are worry, anxiety and apprehension. They don't want their son to be hurt.

-The poem is about the narrator's son.

-It is written from the parent's perspective.

-It is written in the past tense over a long period of time.

-The narrator is reflecting back and remembering.

-It is set in their garden.

-This is where the stinging nettles are, behind the shed for example.

-The poet could possibly be reflecting back on the relationship he once had with his son.

-He regrets not being able to help him anymore like he used to.

-It could be like a 'sting' as it hurts and makes the narrator upset to think about it.