What is the above poem about?

The author thinks about the sacrifices his father made for him in his childhood.

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It's about a child's relationship with his/her parents.

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It conveys that life is sacred and we should not give it away no matter what.

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It deals with the choices that people have to make in life.

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Solution

The correct option is A The author thinks about the sacrifices his father made for him in his childhood.
In this poem, Hayden talks about memories in which the speaker recalls the actions of his father who would wake up early on Sunday mornings to make fire and polish the good shoes for his son. It is only later in life that the speaker realizes the sacrifices his father made for him. In this context, option A is the best answer.

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