To Tom Bracken
To Tom Bracken - meaning Summary
Praise for New Zealand Audiences
The speaker addresses Tom Bracken and argues that if Bracken had followed the example of Kendall he would be grateful to be in New Zealand. The poem presents New Zealanders as kinder and more appreciative listeners, implying that Bracken’s singing will find a sympathetic audience there. The tone is direct, colloquial, and approving, framing relocation or performance in New Zealand as a welcome relief and honor.
Read Complete AnalysesO had you tracked where Kendall* trod I think you would be kneelin’ Three times a week and thankin’ God That you are of New Zealan’! For this I’ll say, to make it short, An’ keep my tongue from clacken The people are a kinder sort You’re singin’ for, Tom Bracken.
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