Close Reading Poetry Analysis of "To My Mother" by Edgar Allan Poe. This poem is great for students of biological mothers and those who are raised by another. It gives a loving tone of being thankful to those who "mother" you, no matter who raised you. Analyzing poetry is an art. How do you get better at it? Practice. Here is an easy way to teach close reading with self-guided questions that help the student gain understanding of breaking down lines of poetry. This poem covers figurative langua